Getting to Craftsbury
Craftsbury Center is in the Northeastern region of Vermont, not far south of the Canadian border. One has several options for getting to Craftsbury:
However you choose to arrive, Craftsbury urges its clients to consider using a carbon offset to cover their carbon footprint from traveling to the Center. Many services are available, but they all represent efforts to preserve the natural world and clean air that active, outdoors-oriented lifestyles depend on. These are some of the most popular:
Another option that can save you money and help the continuing health of the planet would be ridesharing or carpools. However, at present we’ve not found a good rideshare board to recommend to accomplish this. Email us with suggestions.
Air
Burlington International Airport (BTV) is the closest airport, 90 minutes away. Click thru for info on shuttle service and taxis.
Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is about 2.5 hours away. Travel in or to Canada requires a passport.
Manchester (NH) Regional Airport (MHT) is about 3 hours away.
Boston's Logan International (BOS) is about 4 hours away.
And for private pilots, Morrisville-Stowe State Airport (MVL) will be the closest option, 20 minutes away.
Rail
The nearest Amtrak station is Waterbury - Stowe (WAB), a little under an hour from here. See below for taxi service from the station.
Bus Service
The closest terminal would be in Montpelier (about an hour away), operated by Greyhound. Service is also available in Burlington. See below for taxi service from the station.
Transportation Service from transit terminals
The Center recommends Hometown Rides at (802) 230-7641. In addition to standard transportation rates available year-round, Hometown Rides has arranged 2 summer shuttles to and from the airport on Friday and Sunday at a reduced rate, so please contact them directly to make all the arrangements and find the most current information. All pick ups and drop offs at Craftsbury Outdoor Center are at the main office. Travel time to and from Burlington, VT can take up to 2 hours travel time, plan accordingly.
Another option that can save you money and help the continuing health of the planet would be ridesharing or carpools. However, at present we’ve not found a good rideshare board to recommend to accomplish this. Email us with suggestions.
Driving Directions
While Internet or GPS based mapping systems do a great job to direct one to the general Craftsbury area, they often need a little bit of help to get to Craftsbury Outdoor Center. A PDF version of the maps below is also available.
Regardless of whether you drive or are looking for a ride, one option that can save you money and help the continuing health of the planet would be ride-sharing or carpools. However, at present we’ve not found a good rideshare board to recommend to accomplish this. Email us with suggestions.
Getting all the way to the Center
Click on this link to get you with 3 miles of the Center - Post Rd. & North Craftsbury Road, Craftsbury, VT 05827
Bear right off the pavement and follow the "Craftsbury Outdoor Center" signs (staying on Mill Village Road).
Continue winding on the dirt road for just under 1.25 miles and turn right onto Lost Nation Road.
The Outdoor Center's office is located approximately 0.6 miles on the left. You will see a large Craftsbury Outdoor Center sign. The office is in the white farmhouse.
Major Routes
Air | Rail | Bus | Taxi/Shuttle service from transit hubs | Driving Directions
EV Charging
We have EV charging locations in our two main parking lots, free for all guests, visitors and staff to use. Read more.