There are 3 ways to get from Vermont to Athens by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Burlington to Rutlandtrain Ethan Allen Express
- Take the taxi from Rutland to Athenstaxi
3h$332–414Drive 116 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burlington to Athenscar 116 mi
2h 54m$22–31Bus
- Take the bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to White River Junction Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0260
- Take the bus from White River Junction Bus Station to Bellows Falls Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0255s
3h 27m$96–133
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vermont to Athens is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Vermont to Athens is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Vermont to Athens. However, there are services departing from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr and arriving at Bellows Falls Bus Stop via White River Junction Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Vermont and Athens is 117 miles. The road distance is 116.7 miles.
The best way to get from Vermont to Athens without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h and costs $330 - $420.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Vermont to Athens, including transfers.
Vermont to Athens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr station.
Vermont to Athens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at White River Junction Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vermont to Athens is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Vermont to Athens.
There are 180+ hotels available in Athens.
What companies run services between Vermont, USA and Athens, VT, USA?
You can take a bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to Athens via White River Junction Bus Station and Bellows Falls Bus Stop in around 3h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Burlington to Rutland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to White River Junction Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from White River Junction Bus Station to Bellows Falls Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to White River Junction Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from White River Junction Bus Station to Bellows Falls Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–29
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $21–29
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to White River Junction Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- $310–370
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