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How do I get to Appalachian Trail Adventures?
Where are we located?
ATA is based out of the North Star Inn, the physical address is 78 Weathervane Drive, Killington, Vermont 05751.Below are traveling optional to Appalachian Trail Adventures.See our directions webpage for driving suggestion
AIRPORTS
Burlington Airport – Burlington, Vermont – Approximately 1.75-hour drive
Albany Airport – Albany, New York – Approximately 2-hour drive
Manchester Regional Airport – Manchester, New Hampshire -Approximately 2.25-hour drive
Logan Airport – Boston, Massachusetts – Approximately 2.75-hour drive
Bradley Airport – Hartford, Connecticut – Approximately 3-hour drive
COMMUTER AIRPORTS
Please note these small commuter airports use ten passenger propeller planes. They are so small, up close and personal that you can talk with the pilot, see the instruments and look out the cockpit window!
The Rutland, Vermont Airport is the closest commuter airport to Killington, located approximately 35 minutes away. Several daily flights fly between Boston’s Logan and Albany’s Airport to the Rutland Airport. From the Rutland Airport guests can take Lyft or ATA’s shuttle service to the North Star Inn. However, currently there are no rental cars available at the airport except Enterprise rentals in Rutland, Vermont, that closes at 6 p.m. In addition, the Lebanon, New Hampshire Airport is located approximately 55 minutes away. From the Lebanon Airport guests can take Uber, Lyft or ATA’s shuttle service to the North Star Inn located in Killington, Vermont.
CAR RENTALS
Rental cars are available from all airports. Guest traveling from father away we recommend a rental car, this allows you to explore more of Vermont after our day finishes. With ATA’s flexible dinner time, some hikers finish the day with ATA, shower, then drive themselves to a quaint village, go shopping or to do whatever they wish. Returning later on their time schedule back at the Inn for dinner.
BUSES
This is a slower transportation method, you can read a book, watch a movie, listen to music or enjoy the scenery along the bus ride. From Boston it’s just under 3.0 hours. From Hartford, Connecticut, the ride time is 6 hours. Two companies provided service to our area; Grey Hound Bus station is located in White River Junction, Vermont (45 minutes away) and the Dartmouth Coach has a station in Lebanon, New Hampshire (60 minutes away). From the bus stations guests can take Uber, Lyft or ATA’s shuttle service to North Star Inn in Killington, Vermont.
1-800-637-0123 or DartmouthCoach.com
1-800-231-2222 or GreyHound.com; or in Canada, call 1-800-662-8747 or visit Greyhound.ca
TRAINS
This is a very comfortable way to travel; you can bring your tablet and do some work, enjoy a book, take a nap, have a drink at the Bar Car or do all of the above. Amtrak leaves daily from New York’s Penn Station to Rutland, Vermont, by way of Albany with a ride time of 5.5 hours. The Ethan Allen Express takes you through the scenic Hudson River Valley’s summer wildflowers and fabulous fall foliage. Free shuttle service to the North Star Inn is included with your train ticket provided by Gramps shuttle.
1-800-USA-RAIL Amtrak.com or Train Schedule
TAXI’S
Lyft offers service from the Rutland, White River Junction and Burlington, Vermont communities. Uber currently only offer service from only White River Junction and Burlington, Vermont. Both Uber and Lyft do not offer service in the town of Killington. Located in Killington, Gramps Shuttle and Taxi is punctual, courteous, helpful and has a virtual wealth of knowledge. Service is available from the airport, bus and train station to the North Star Inn.
1-802-558-1543 or GrampsShuttle.net
APPALACHIAN TRAIL ADVENTURES SHUTTLE SERVICE
For ATA guests only, shuttle service is available for a nominal fee from the Rutland and White River Junction’s train and bus stations, as well as for nearby airports in Burlington and Rutland, Vermont; Albany, New York; and West Lebanon and Manchester, New Hampshire. Please contact John or call at 1-802-347-4343 for more information.
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Call or Text: 1-802-347-4343
Mailing: PO Box 394, Killington, VT 05751
Hours: Open 7 days a week from 7:00am-8:45pm