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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Cabot Folk Club Presents Brett Hughes
Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Country-crooner and bluegrass picker extraordinaire visits Cabot for a rare solo performance on May 9th. Brett has been a mainstay in the Burlington music community for decades. He spent years hosting the ever-popular "Honky Tonk Tuesdays" at Radio Bean. The number of bands he has worked with over the years is staggering, including but not limited to the Chrome Cowboys, Belle Pines, Cider House Boys, viperHouse, Mike Gordon And Ramble Dove, Whiskey Likkers, The Decentz, Fortune Tellers, All Fall Down and a great many more. Brett sings with the pep, energy and tone that simply screams bluegrass, in all the best ways. While Brett is decades deep in the industry and still sings like it's day one. He has cited a number of influences for his style, including George Jones, Merle Haggard, The Delmore Brothers, Bill Monroe, Johnny Cash and his own mother.
Willey Building 3084 Main St. Cabot, VT 05647
NEK Job Fest
Date: Friday, May 3, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lyndon Institute is hosting a Career Fair in collaboration with the VT Department of Labor and HireAbility Vermont. This event is open to the community, with a special focus on students in the morning. We're thrilled to welcome employers like VT Broadband, Weidmann, TSA, and MEI, among others. The Fair offers students a fantastic chance to delve into career options, internships, as well as part-time and summer employment opportunities.
Fenton Chester Ice Arena, 145 College Street, Lyndonville, VT
Little League Opening Day 2024
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024
Time: 8:00 am
We hope you'll join us for a full day of baseball and softball fun!  Serves youth ages 5 -16.
Fisher Field, Lyndonville, Vt
Spring Volunteer Cleanup Day
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
This is a great opportunity to come together, reconnect or meet new, likeminded people, and work towards a common goal in support of the quality care of our rescued residents by providing them with a safe, clean and healthy environment.  The tasks that we take on during this day will contribute to the present and future wellbeing of the animals, and the quality future of the Sanctuary.

Mountain View Farm Animal Sanctuary, 3383 Darling Hill Rd, East Burke, VT

Featured Businesses

Jasper Hill Farm

Greensboro Bend, VT

Jasper Hill is a working dairy farm with an on-site creamery in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. An underground aging facility maximizes the potential of cheeses made by the creamery, as well as those made by other local producers.

Limelite Restoration Services

Irasburg, VT

24/7 emergency restoration services for fire/smoke/soot, dehumidification restoration, water removal, mold mitigation/remediation, catastrophic storm response, document drying/restoration, dryer duct/biohazard, rug & crime scene/vandalism cleaning.

H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Everyday)

Lyndonville, VT

H.O.P.E. is a private, nonprofit agency helping families and individuals with life's basic needs. H.O.P.E is not affiliated with any religious organization or agency, and operates a thrift store in Lyndonville to help fund its mission.

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