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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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

LYBS Opening Day 2024
Date: Friday, May 24, 2024
Time: 8:00 am

Lyndon Youth Baseball Softball serves ages 5 - 16.   We hope you'll join us for a full day of baseball and softball fun.
Fisher Field, 36 Hill St, Lyndonville, Vt

Featured Businesses


Newport, VT

We have a strong and committed sales staff with many years of experience satisfying our customers' needs. Feel free to browse our inventory online, request more information about vehicles, set up a test drive or inquire about financing!


Hardwick, VT

Local farm-grown produce & homemade product store inside a sugarhouse, offering a wide variety of local specialty meats, foods, baked items. Featuring handmade mittens, clothing, items for home & hand-crafterd wood items/toys... a great gift shop!


East Burke, VT

Renowned for its breathtaking views and ski racing heritage, Burke Mountain is the best kept secret in the Northeast. Home of Burke Mountain Academy, the most highly acclaimed ski academy in the country, with 45 Olympians to its credit.

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