When you're ready to visit us in Burlington, Vermont, you'll find out just how easy it is to navigate our charming city. See it all and understand why Burlington is consistently ranked a top college town.
Want to get to Burlington but you’re unsure how? We’ve included directions from a few popular points of entry to get here fast and easy so you can enjoy everything our small city has to offer.
Leave your car (or your parents’ car) at home and make the trip to Champlain via mass transit such as plane, train, or bus! A few options are detailed below.
Burlington International Airport — To get to the airport using the city bus (free for Champlainers using your ID card): Use Google Maps to plan it out. Select the bus icon at the top, choose the day and time and it will show you where to walk to the stop and which line to catch.
Amtrak — Two stations: Burlington and Essex Junction.
Go! Vermont Bus Network — Helps you compare costs and schedules for bus travel between several New England/New York cities.
Vermont Translines — Daily service to Albany, NY via Rutland, Manchester and Bennington.
Greyhound — There are two stops in the area: the Burlington Airport AND on Pearl Street at the Downtown Transit Center.
Concord Coachlines — Service from Boston’s South Station to various cities in New Hampshire and Maine. Can be used for connections from Concord, NH north.
Megabus — Daily service to Boston. A great low cost, direct way to get to South Station in Boston.
Champlain Breakliner Bus — Service during school breaks only. For Fall 2023, Breakliner will provide service to/from Burlington and the following locations:
Please note: Champlain College does not have official relationships with these businesses (except for partnering with GMT) and are shown for informational purposes only. Times may vary or change so please consult the schedules for each provider directly before planning a trip.
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By car, take Exit 14W from Interstate 89 and proceed west on Main street over the hill toward downtown Burlington. Turn left onto South Willard Street (Route 7) at the first stoplight after heading down the hill. When you reach the first stop sign, take a right onto Maple Street. The Admissions Office is in the Roger H. Perry Hall building on your left, on the corner of South Willard and Maple.
Driving from the South on Route 7: about a mile north of the I-189 interchange bear right around the small rotary and proceed up the hill, staying on Route 7 (which becomes South Willard Street). Make a left at the Stop sign on South Willard and Maple. The Admissions office is in the Roger H. Perry Hall building on your left, on the corner of South Willard and Maple.
The Chittenden County Transportation Authority (CCTA) runs a regular city bus (#12) to and from the Airport for $1.25 (free for Champlain students with ID). Visit cctaride.org for details. The closest bus stop is at the corner of Main St and South Willard (right in front of the Champlain College gateway sign. Alternatively you could take a ten minute taxi ride to campus from the airport. Or you can rent a car from one of several rental companies located at the airport. Take Rte. 2 (Williston Road) west to the Interstate 89 overpass at this point Rte. 2 (Williston Road) becomes Main Street. Follow directions “From Interstate 89.“
There are a lot of ways to experience Champlain College. From Open House events to 1:1 appointments, you choose how you want to get to know us.
World-class arts, dining, festivals, and outdoor adventure are all just steps away. Most people fall in love with Burlington on their very first visit. Come see why!
When you're ready to visit us in Burlington, Vermont, you'll find out just how easy it is to navigate our charming city. See it all and understand why Burlington is consistently ranked a top college town.