There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Chittenden County by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or subway
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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane DCA - BTV
1h 44m$143–801Drive 502.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Chittenden Countycar 502.5 mi
10h 11m$92–133Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Stationtrain Vermonter
12h 10m$150–340Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus
- Take the bus from Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal to Downtown Transit Center Burlingtonbus 7
14h 57m$115–240Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane IAD - BTV
3h 32m$92–515
Washington to Chittenden County by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Chittenden County is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 10h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Chittenden County is to fly which takes 1h 44m and costs $140 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Chittenden County. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at Williston Road at VT 2A via New York, Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal and Downtown Transit Center - A, C, E, G, I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 57m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 10m.
The distance between Washington and Chittenden County is 444 miles. The road distance is 505.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Chittenden County without a car is to train which takes 12h 10m and costs $150 - $340.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Washington to Chittenden County, including transfers.
Washington to Chittenden County bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington to Chittenden County train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Chittenden County is to fly which takes 1h 44m and costs $140 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $340 and takes 12h 10m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 14h 57m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Chittenden County, VT, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Burlington International Airport (BTV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $150–340 and the journey takes 12h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Burlington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Burlington International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–340
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Chittenden County bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington to Chittenden County train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Chittenden County is 505 miles. It takes approximately 10h 11m to drive from Washington to Chittenden County.
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