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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Open Horse Show Miniseries
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

This is the 1st of 3 Open Horse Shows.  All proceeds go to the OCF Horse Barn Rebuild Project.  Class List & Judge to be shared soon.
Orleans County Fairgrounds, 278 Roaring Brook Road, Barton, VT
Labor of Love Volunteer Event
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us for a Labor of Love Event where we invite friends of Dog Mountain to volunteer their time, talents, expertise, and sweat to throw Dog Mountain a party of repairs, maintenance, and general sprucing up. It’s a chance for all of us to honor Stephen and Gwen’s legacy and give back to the mountain that’s given us all so much.

 
Dog Mountain, Home of Stephen Huneck Gallery, 143 Parks Rd, St Johnsbury, VT

Prydein and the Catamount Pipe Band
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Prydein and the Catamount Pipe Band will be holding a joint concert as a lead up to the The Vermont Highland Games. An epic event at a beautiful music hall!
Highland Center for the Arts, 2875 Hardwick Street, Greensboro, VT
OSSU Art in Bloom
Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm - 8:30 pm

This year's celebration will invite students in grades 4-6 to spend the day at Highland Center for the Arts (HCA) in Greensboro exploring the visual arts, engaging in workshops, and participating in music rehearsals.

 
The Highland Center for Arts, 2875 Hardwick Street, Greensboro, VT

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