BY DRIVING
The Northeast Kingdom is located in the far northeastern corner of Vermont and includes the counties of Caledonia, Essex and Orleans. There are two interstates that lead into the region: I-91 & I-93, making access to the region easy and accessible from all points in the Northeast and southern Canada.
Major state highways include routes 2, 5, 14, 15, 16, 58, 100, 114 and 122, not to mention many more roads in the tri-county region. For more information on the state highways in the Northeast Kingdom, check out the Vermont Agency of Transportation for road maps on particular towns needed.
BY AIR
The Northeast Kingdom has three international airports within 2.5 hours of our border and three regional state airports.
International Airports
- Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport
- Manchester, NH International Airport
- Montreal Trudeau International Airport
State Regional Airports
- Caledonia County Airport, Lyndon
- John H. Boylan Regional Airport, Brighton/Island Pond
- Northeast Kingdom International Airport, Coventry
BY BUS
Commuter Buses
Rural Community Transportation (RCT) is a non-profit transportation brokerage that uses all modes of transportation including shuttle commuter buses, wheelchair accessible vans, taxis, and volunteer drivers. For the most complete and up-to-date bus route information, please check out the RCT Routes section.
Coach Bus Lines
- East/West: Rural Community Transportation (U.S. 2 Commuter Route) travels to Montpelier, Vt., where travelers can pick up a Greyhound Bus. Please note that you may have to make a special request of the RCT driver to stop at the bus stop in question. You may want to call ahead to make sure this request can be fulfilled.
BY TRAIN
There is no train service that comes or goes into the Northeast Kingdom. Please check out Amtrak and make any necessary bus services as needed. You may also may be able to make rental car reservations from that particular destination. Please check out the chamber in that particular region for such rental car services.
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The Northeast Kingdom comprises the counties of Caledonia, Essex and Orleans in Vermont's northeast corner.
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5th Annual Umbrella Spring Gala
Date: Friday, May 17, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Please join us to celebrate the renewal of our commitment to Umbrella’s mission of cultivating an NEK where all people thrive free from abuse and oppression.
It will feature a silent auction, an inspiring program featuring participants and staff of our programs, delicious food provided by Willy’s Catering, and live music from the local, eclectic band, Brooks Henry!
The Inn at Mountain View Farm, 3383 Darling Hill Road, East Burke, VT
Homebuyer Workshop
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024
Time: 8:30 am
This one-day workshop with guest speaker Jenna Long of North Country Credit Union, provides valuable homebuying information and opens up access to down payment assistance programs, shared equity opportunities and closing cost credits at participating local banks. If you dream of buying a home and want to learn more about credit, mortgages, home inspections, appraisals and more. Register today.
www.ruraledge.org/hbe
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Rural Edge, 105 Mountain View Dr, St Johnsbury, VT
Kingdom Animal Shelter Yard Sale
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Clean out those closets and gather gently used items for donation. This is is one of our fundraisers for the year.
Butler's Bus Service, 231 Red Village Road, Lyndonville, VT
Legislative Breakfast
Date: Monday, May 20, 2024
Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am
The program starts with a short update from the chamber, continues with legislator reports addressing key issues and concludes wih a question-and-answer period at the end of the event.Expected issues to be discussed include health care, labor issues, permitting concerns, housing economic and workforce development issues, taxes and fiscal policies.
The event is sponsored by the Passumpic Savings Bank, Northeast Kingdom Human Services and the Green Mountain Association of Realtors.
St. Johnsbury House,1207 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT
Featured Businesses
Orleans, VT
Orleans Dental Center, a division of Northern Counties Health Care, provides comprehensive health care services to our friends and neighbors in the Northeast Kingdom and we welcome the opportunity to be YOUR Medical Home!
Greensboro Bend, VT
Jasper Hill is a working dairy farm with an on-site creamery in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. An underground aging facility maximizes the potential of cheeses made by the creamery, as well as those made by other local producers.
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