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NYC to Killington. No car.
Train to Rutland, a few blocks on foot, and a $3 bus up the mountain. We’re seeing more people make the trip this way. Here’s exactly how it works, plus where to stay and rent gear near the stops.
Getting there
Three legs, start to slopes.
- 01Train
Ride the Ethan Allen Express to Rutland
Amtrak runs one train a day each way between New York’s Moynihan Train Hall and Rutland. Northbound train 291 leaves New York at 2:19 PM and gets to Rutland at 7:45 PM. Southbound train 290 leaves Rutland at 11:06 AM and gets to New York at 4:27 PM.
Times from Amtrak’s timetable as of Oct 24, 2026. Check amtrak.com before you book.
- 02Walk
Walk a few blocks to the transit center
The train stops at James M. Jeffords Station, 25 Evelyn Street. The Bus leaves from the Rutland Multimodal Transit Center at 102 West Street, a few blocks away in downtown Rutland. Monthly and seasonal passes are sold there.
- 03Bus
Take the Rutland Killington Commuter up the mountain
The Bus runs the Rutland Killington Commuter seven days a week: out Route 4 through Mendon, past Pico, then up the Killington Road to the K-1 Base Lodge and Snowshed. On last winter’s schedule buses left the transit center at 15 past the hour and reached K-1 about 48 minutes later. It’s $3 each way. Kids 10 and under ride free.
The winter schedule is about to switch over. Check thebus.com for current times.
Arriving on the evening train? The train gets in at 7:45 PM, so the first night takes a little planning. Last winter’s schedule had evening buses from the transit center as late as 9:15 PM, but this season’s times aren’t posted yet. Confirm on thebus.com before you go, or ask your host about a pickup.
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Where to stay and rent gear near the bus.
The Bus
Fares and stops.
| One way | $3.00 |
|---|---|
| Seniors 60+, riders with disabilities, Medicare card holders, veterans | $1.50 |
| Kids 10 and under | Free |
| Monthly All Route Access Pass | $60 |
| Seasonal All Route Access Pass | $300 |
From thebus.com/fares. Winter season runs November 1 to April 30.
Main stops, Rutland to Killington
- Rutland Multimodal Transit Center
- Top of West Street
- Route 4 at Lafayette Street
- Town Line Road
- Mendon Mountain Orchards
- Mendon Mountain View Lodge
- Pico Resort Hotel
- The Inn at Long Trail
- Deli at Killington Corners
- Killington Park and Ride
- Hillside Inn
- Killington Center Inn
- Killington Road stops
- K-1 Base Lodge
- Snowshed Base Lodge
Main stops from last winter’s Rutland Killington Commuter schedule. The Killington Road stops are designated stops along the road; the return trip also stops at the Killington Grand Hotel. Last winter’s schedule (PDF).
Quick answers.
Can you get from New York City to Killington without a car?
Yes. Take Amtrak’s Ethan Allen Express from Moynihan Train Hall to Rutland, walk a few blocks to the Rutland Multimodal Transit Center on West Street, and ride The Bus’s Rutland Killington Commuter out Route 4 and up the Killington Road to the K-1 Base Lodge.
How long does the trip take?
The northbound train leaves New York at 2:19 PM and reaches Rutland at 7:45 PM. On last winter’s schedule, the bus took about 48 minutes from the Rutland transit center to the K-1 Base Lodge.
How much is the bus from Rutland to Killington?
$3 each way. Seniors 60 and over, riders with disabilities, Medicare card holders, and veterans pay $1.50. Kids 10 and under ride free. A seasonal All Route Access Pass is $300.
Where can I rent skis or a snowboard near the bus?
Forerunner Ski Shop, Northern Ski Works, Skiology, and Peak Performance are all on the Killington Road. High Altitude Ski & Snowboard is on Route 4 in Mendon, near the Mendon Mountain Orchards stop. Killington Resort rents at the K-1 and Snowshed base lodges, which are both bus stops.
Where should I stay if I’m taking the bus?
Pick a place near a stop. The Inn at Long Trail and Killington Center Inn & Suites have their own stops, and the bus makes designated stops along the Killington Road, where most inns and rental properties are.
Rail news worth watching: Vermont is putting $60 million into about 60 miles of the Western Corridor freight line from Rutland through Bennington to Hoosick Falls, after upgrading 29 bridges last year. The 2025 Vermont Rail Plan also looks at an alternate Ethan Allen Express route through Rutland, Manchester, and Bennington. Nothing about passenger service has been decided yet. Read the report.
Sources: Amtrak Ethan Allen Express timetable, Amtrak Rutland station, The Bus, Rutland Killington Commuter, The Bus fares. Checked 2026-10-25.