Getting To & Around the Northeast Kingdom

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

 State Regional Airports

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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Ninja Mountain Bike Clinic
Date: Saturday, June 1 - Sunday, June 2
Time: 8:45 am - 4:00 pm
A jam-packed weekend of mountain bike skills clinics. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate rider, or a trail veteran, we've got a clinic just for you!
Offering half day and full day clinics and comprehensive 2-Day Camps that pull all of the Ninja curriculum together into one awesome weekend.
Kingdom Trails, 2099 Darling Hill Road, Lyndonville, VT
St. Johnsbury School Out of the Darkness Campus Walk to Fight Suicide.
Date: Saturday, June 1, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join the Catch program and the movement turning HOPE into ACTION -- Walk with us.
The Out of the Darkness Campus Walk is an opportunity for young people to take a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our school and community and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about.
St. Johnsbury School, 257 Western Ave, St Johnsbury, VT
St. Johnsbury School Out of Darkness Campus Walk to Prevent Suicide
Date: Saturday, June 1, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join the CatCH program and the movement turning HOPE into ACTION and walk with us at the St. Johnsbury School Out of the Darkness Campus Walk to Fight Suicide.
The Out of the Darkness Campus Walk is an opportunity for young people to take a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our school and community and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about.
Register, start a team, or make a donation TODAY at www.afsp.org/stjsd
St. Johnsbury School, 257 Western Ave, St Johnsbury, VT
Comedian Bob Marley Show
Date: Saturday, June 8, 2024
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Comedy show featuring Bob Marley.
The Highland Center for Arts, 2875 Hardwick Street, Greensboro, VT

Featured Businesses

Island Pond Health & Dental Center

Island Pond, VT

Island Pond Health & 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!

The Mooselook Diner

Concord, VT

This restaurant is a favorite for those traveling on Route 2 - truckers, snowmobilers, campers and visitors alike. It offers tasty and very reasonably priced family-style fare. Friendly atmosphere, outdoor tables, plenty of parking.

St. Johnsbury Sugarworks/Cary & Main

St. Johnsbury, VT

Inspired by the life & passion of George Cary, the "Maple King," & St. Johnsbury's place in maple sugaring lore, Cary & Main's hand-crafted & kosher maple products are designed to pay tribute to Mr. Cary. Every product is hand-crafted in Vermont.

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