We would like to ride the Adirondack one way and the Vermonter the other way. How can we ge from one to the other? We don't care which stop we get off at. We're hoping to see some fall foliage in October. Thank you.
From the Adirondack to the Vermonter
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the_traveler
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The easiest and best way is to take the Adirondack to or from the Port Kent stop, which is at the dock of the ferry across Lake Champlain to/from downtown Burlington. The Vermonter stops at Essex Junction which is right outside of Burlington. However, the ferry only operates, and the station stop, is summer only! I believe the ferry stops in September.
During the rest of the year, there is no easy way to do it.
During the rest of the year, there is no easy way to do it.
the_traveler
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Peak foliagein that portion of the Adirondacks is usually mid September. Also be aware that the best area for viewing is from the Adirondack, which goes right along the shoreline of Lake Champlain, and you can see both NY and Vermont.
Also, an overnight is required in Burlington. The Vermonter arrives in the evening and the Adirondack departs in the morning. It's just the opposite the other way. There is no lodging - or town - in Port Kent.
And from the stop in Port Kent to the dock is an inclined (semi steep) road.
Also, an overnight is required in Burlington. The Vermonter arrives in the evening and the Adirondack departs in the morning. It's just the opposite the other way. There is no lodging - or town - in Port Kent.
And from the stop in Port Kent to the dock is an inclined (semi steep) road.
Port Kent and Burlington (ESX) are looking good. So when we get off the train at PRK, we walk to the dock for the ferry? I didn't see any taxis. We're healthy 70's and will have 2 suitcases with wheels. Do you think getting to the dock will be a problem? The Adirondack and the Vermonter are the only Amtrak trains that we haven't ridden. Thank you.
the_traveler
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The Adirondack stop at Port Kent is right next to the ferry dock, but naturally the tracks are above the lake level. At that point, they are 50-100 feet above the boarding dock level. Since the ferry is a car ferry, a road goes down the hill. You also need to walk on that road/hill to reach the dock.
Although I've yet to take the Vermonter, I understand that a (city) bus runs from Burlington to the station in Essex Junction.
Although I've yet to take the Vermonter, I understand that a (city) bus runs from Burlington to the station in Essex Junction.
There is a paved road down to the dock and it is downhill, so much better than climbing the hill like we did a few years ago. There are no cabs at the Port Kent station which is mainly a platform for boarding. The dock area has a small restaurant where you can get out of the weather if inclement while you are waiting for the ferry. Cabs are usually around on the Burlington side to take you to a hotel.
Thank you very much Railroad Bill and the_traveler. Knowing these details make a trip much more pleasant. Port Kent sounds like our choice. Although, we will have to go earlier than we had planned, because of the Sept. 24 closing of the ferry. Retirement is great!. We just returned from a 13 day trip to the Northeast. We spent time in Philadelphia, Boston and Charlotteville. Our first ride on the Lakeshore Limited and the Cardinal. Thank you again from Louisiana.
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