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GETTING HERE
& AROUND

St. Albans is Perfectly Positioned for Your Vermont Adventure.

With direct Interstate access, Amtrak service, Greyhound and local bus lines, and a compact walkable downtown, getting around Downtown St. Albans is near effortless.

GETTING HERE & AROUND

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Driving Directions.

Welcome banners framing Main Street in Downtown St. Albans

Looking to plug us into your old-school GPS?
Downtown Main Street: 44.8105° N, 73.0812° W
Parking Garage: 44.8113° N, 73.0824° W (Enter on Lake Street)

From Interstate 89

Take Exit 19 (St. Albans) from either direction.
 

Follow Route 7 North for 2.5 miles—you'll see downtown on your right.

The whole trip from exit to Main Street takes about 5 minutes.

Distance From Major Cities

Burlington: 25 minutes north via I-89
 

Montpelier: 45 minutes via I-89 North
 

Montreal: 1 hour 20 minutes south via I-89

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Boston: 3.5 hours via I-93 and I-89

Public Transportation.

Amtrak
St. Albans Amtrak Station sign over train tracks

St. Albans Station, an easy walk from downtown, offers daily service to major East Coast cities.

 

The southbound train departs mid-morning with stops in Southern Vermont and Connecticut en route to New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington DC. Northbound service arrives in the evening.

Greyhound Bus Service
Greyhound Bus pulled up to bus stop in Downtown St. Albans

The recently restored bus service provides connections to Montreal, Boston, and New York. The station on Main Street is right in the heart of downtown.

 

Check current schedules as service frequency varies by season.

Regional Transit
Green Mountain Transit route map for Franklin County

Green Mountain Transit operates local routes throughout Franklin County with connections to the Burlington transit system.

 

Several routes stop downtown near Taylor Park, making it easy to explore the wider region without a car.

Getting Around Downtown.

Birds eye view of Main Street in Downtown St. Albans with large American flag
Walking

Downtown St. Albans was built for walking. Every restaurant, shop, and attraction sits within a five-minute walk of central parking. Our historic Main Street features level sidewalks, marked crosswalks, and plenty of benches when you need a rest. Taylor Park provides a natural center point for orientation.

Biking

We're increasingly bike-friendly, with racks throughout Downtown and direct access to the Missisquoi Rail Trail that starts right here. The trail offers 26+ miles of converted railroad bed perfect for all skill levels. Bootlegger Bikes on Main Street provides rentals, repairs, and local trail knowledge.

Accessibility

Most downtown businesses offer street-level access or ramps. The parking garage includes elevator access as well as designated accessible parking spaces both on-street and in lots. Contact individual businesses for specific accommodation needs.

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