Boston/Back Bay to Killington

Hey Jude · Post by **Hey Jude** » Mar 23rd, '05, 12:15

I need information on how to get from Boston/Back Bay to Killington using some form of mass transit (train, bus etc.). Anyone know how this can be done, ever done it themselves? Cost estimate?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions/info.

Mack · Post by **Mack** » Mar 23rd, '05, 12:21

Oh man.. no clue.

However, Ski Market and Boston Ski and Sports (and maybe even another outfit) often run day bus trips to Killington.

snowsprite · Post by **snowsprite** » Mar 23rd, '05, 12:26

See if theses folks are running a bus:

Boston Ski Market
860 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-731-6100
Fax: 617-232-4004

Hey Jude · Post by **Hey Jude** » Mar 23rd, '05, 12:31

I guess I should clarify. Am looking to get someone from Boston/Back Bay area to Killington on a Thursday or Friday night, returning on Sunday night.

Post by **Bubba** » Mar 23rd, '05, 12:36

Try scheduled bus service from Boston to Rutland, if there is any, then taxi to K. Also, see what time flights leave Logan for Rutland and what the return schedule is.

Or, try getting someone here to volunteer to offer a ride to a wayward soul.

Jpmaddness · Post by **Jpmaddness** » Mar 23rd, '05, 12:38

ski market day bus trips $59 or hitch hike

RossiSkier · Post by **RossiSkier** » Mar 23rd, '05, 12:42

You could take a Greyhound to Rutland. About $70 round trip. http://www.greyhound.com/home.asp There's a shuttle bus to and from Rutland to Killington.

OR

You could take the Ethan Allen Express (AMTRAK). You would have to go into PENN STATION in NYC and then connect to the EAE. About $122 round trip.

www.amtrak.com

By train: Daily service is available on Amtrak’s Ethan Allen Express from New York City to Rutland, with bus service or car rental to Killington. Train-lodging-lift packages are available. Call (800) USA-RAIL (872-7245) for train info, or Killington Travel Service (800-621-6867) for package info.

Geoff · Post by **Geoff** » Mar 23rd, '05, 13:04

Vermont Transit is the way you get from Boston to Killington via public transportation. I just looked at their schedule and they've done away with their White River Junction to Rutland route. They run one bus per day from Boston/South Station to via Keene and Ludlow to Rutland. It goes out at 11:45 in the morning and doesn't get to Rutland until 4:35 pm. You can take THE BUS from there.

http://www.vermonttransit.com/table65.html

http://www.thebus.com/killington.htm

If you can get somebody to meet you in Lebanon or White River, there are a half-dozen trips per day.

borgy · Post by **borgy** » Mar 23rd, '05, 13:44

One of those bus lines drops you off right in front of the Killington Deli/Market on Route 4 (post office) I picked up a buddy of mine from Boston there once. Then you don't have to worry about getting to K from rut vegas

Snowjob · Post by **Snowjob** » Mar 23rd, '05, 13:51

when do you need to go?

Geoff · Post by **Geoff** » Mar 23rd, '05, 14:14

borgy wrote:One of those bus lines drops you off right in front of the Killington Deli/Market on Route 4 (post office) I picked up a buddy of mine from Boston there once. Then you don't have to worry about getting to K from rut vegas

Looking at the Vermont Transit schedule and route map, that's no longer possible. No bus lines go down Route 4.

borgy · Post by **borgy** » Mar 23rd, '05, 14:24

Geoff wrote:
borgy wrote:One of those bus lines drops you off right in front of the Killington Deli/Market on Route 4 (post office) I picked up a buddy of mine from Boston there once. Then you don't have to worry about getting to K from rut vegas
Looking at the Vermont Transit schedule and route map, that's no longer possible. No bus lines go down Route 4.

Oh well, Guess they discontinued that route.

Edit--- Guess I shoud've read your post better-- WRJ to Rutland discontinued---- my bad

2pink1stink · Post by **2pink1stink** » Mar 23rd, '05, 14:32

have your friend stand on the side of 93 northbound with a sign that says "killington - ass, grass or cash". someone will pick him up.

Cityskier · Post by **Cityskier** » Mar 23rd, '05, 14:53

Rent a car? It's worked for me the last few weekends.

Stormchaser · Post by **Stormchaser** » Mar 23rd, '05, 15:01

2pink1stink wrote:have your friend stand on the side of 93 northbound with a sign that says "killington - ass, grass or cash". someone will pick him up.

I'd pick someone up with that sign...