This page is written for people traveling to or from western Massachusetts on the Vermonter. For more general information please visit Amtrak’s Vermonter webpage.
Contents
Accommodations and amenities on board
Overview
The Amtrak Vermonter is a daily intercity passenger rail service operating between Washington, DC, and St. Albans, VT, with service to Philadelphia, New York City, Hartford, White River Junction and other intermediate stops.
In western Massachusetts, the Vermonter stops in Springfield, Holyoke, Northampton, and Greenfield.
Station specific information can be found on these links:
Amtrak Station | Greenfield, MA (GFD)
Amtrak Station | Holyoke, MA (HLK)
Amtrak Station | Northampton, MA (NHT)
Amtrak Station | Springfield Union Station (SPG)
Timetable
Greenfield MA – New Haven CT – New York City
Southbound schedule
Northbound schedule
Amtrak Valley Flyer and Vermonter timetable (PDF)
Effective October 5, 2025
St. Albans VT – Springfield MA – New York NY – Washington DC
Vermonter timetable (PDF)
Rail Passengers Association | July 20, 2025
Accommodations and amenities on board
• Coach Class seating with plenty of legroom
• Business Class seating (in the rear of the Café Car)
• Café Car (usually the last car of the train)
• Quiet Car (usually the first or second car on the train)
• Ample storage for your bags
• Bring your bike with you (see details below)
• Take your pet (small dogs and cats) with you (reservation required)
• Spectacular views
Sample fares
One-way fares in Coach (adult passengers)
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- Greenfield
- ⮂ Essex Junction VT | Starting at $35
- ⮂ Brattleboro VT | Starting at $12
- ⮂ New Haven CT | Starting at $28
- ⮂ New York NY / Penn Station | Starting at $60
- ⮂ Philadelphia PA | Starting at $70
- ⮂ Washington DC | Starting at $100
- Northampton
- ⮂ Essex Junction VT | Starting at $37
- ⮂ Brattleboro VT | Starting at $14
- ⮂ New Haven CT | Starting at $27
- ⮂ New York NY / Penn Station | Starting at $60
- ⮂ Philadelphia PA | Starting at $70
- ⮂ Washington DC | Starting at $100
- Greenfield
Notes
- The fares listed are the lowest available Amtrak Value fare.
- Higher fares may apply when a ticket is purchased closer to the date of departure, during peak travel periods, and when seats are limited on a particular train.
- Discounted fares are available for children (ages 2–12), passengers with disabilities, seniors (65 and over), military personnel and their families, military veterans, and members of the Rail Passengers Association. See Amtrak Discounts for further information.
- Sample fares last updated January 1, 2026.
Please note that Amtrak dynamically adjusts the fares on its trains to maximize revenue, like the airlines. The lowest fare (shown in the table above) is usually available if you book your ticket a week or two in advance of your planned trip.
If the Amtrak fare for a trip to/from New York City seems to high for your budget then we recommend purchasing a ticket to New Haven Union Station, and connecting there to Metro-North’s service to Grand Central Terminal.
The cost for such a trip from Northampton is normally $46 — with the Amtrak ticket to New Haven costing $27, and the Metro-North ticket from New Haven to Grand Central costing $18.75. The same trip for a senior will cost about $37.
Ticket information
Purchase tickets in advance using Amtrak’s mobile app or website (Amtrak.com).
Tickets can also be purchased by calling Amtrak (1-800-USA-RAIL) or by visiting a staffed Amtrak ticket office, for example at Springfield Union Station.
Further information is available on Amtrak’s How to Purchase Tickets webpage.
Bikes on the Vermonter
Yes, you can bring your bike on the Vermonter — but you’ll need to add it when booking your Amtrak ticket. The added cost to travel with your bike is $20.
Bikes are stored vertically on racks in select coaches. Look for the “bicycle-friendly” sticker on the car.
Planning to bring your bike? Check out Amtrak’s page: Carry-on Bike Service on Northeast Trains.
Planned service enhancements
New Siemens trainsets – Expected in 2029
The equipment used on Amtrak’s Vermonter service will be replaced with new Siemens Venture cars (branded as Amtrak Airo) and new Siemens Charger locomotives.
Elimination of the change of engine in New Haven – Expected in 2029
With the introduction of the new Amtrak Airo trainsets it will no longer be necessary to change engines in New Haven. This should allow for about 25 minutes of time to be removed from the schedule, for trips that pass through New Haven.
Eliminating the “reverse move” in Springfield – In planning
MassDOT is leading an effort known as the Springfield Area Track Reconfiguration Project. When complete, this project will make it possible for the new Vermonter Airo trainsets to directly access the platforms at Springfield Union Station (in both directions) without the need for a time consuming “back up move.” This should allow for about 15 minutes of time to be removed from the schedule, for trips that pass through Springfield.
Extension of the Vermonter to Montreal – In Planning
Efforts are underway to extend Amtrak’s Vermonter service to Montreal. (Further details can be found on this link.)
Train status
To check train status, visit Amtrak.com and click the words “Train Status” at the top of the page, or use the Amtrak app.
You can also view your train on the near–real‑time map at StatusMaps.com.
(Click on the sample map and then click on the number for your train)
Special note
For those traveling on the Vermonter in the winter
We recommend that passengers boarding in Northampton, Holyoke and Greenfield (on the weekend, when the Olver Transit Center is closed) check the status of their train before arriving at the station to limit the amount of time waiting on the open platform.
See also
East–West rail in Massachusetts
Other Rail Travel Options in the Pioneer Valley
Planned Vermonter Extension to Montreal
Vermonter Data (including departure delay data)
Further information
Vermonter | Amtrak
Vermont by Rail | Vermont Dept. of Tourism & Marketing
Passenger Rail Service | Vermont Agency of Transportation
The Vermonter is financed primarily through funds made available by the Vermont Agency of Transportation, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, and the Connecticut Department of Transportation.
Page last updated: January 1, 2026
Page last reviewed: June 23, 2025