Best Transportation in Vermont — 13 resources

About Transportation for Women

Transportation assistance helps women get to work, court, prenatal appointments, childcare, and DV shelters. Public transit passes are often free or discounted through TANF, Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT, which covers rides to all covered medical visits at no cost), and WIC. Many workforce and job training programs include bus passes, and the Ways to Work program funds low-interest car loans for working parents. Domestic violence shelters often coordinate confidential relocation transportation through VAWA-funded programs. In rural areas, dial-a-ride and volunteer driver programs operate through Area Agencies on Aging and community action agencies. This directory includes transit authorities, Medicaid NEMT providers, and car-ownership assistance.

Transportation in Vermont

Vermont's Family Division of the Superior Court handles all family matters statewide. The Office of Child Support Services operates under DCF. Burlington, South Burlington, Rutland, and Essex are the largest towns. Vermont Legal Aid, Legal Services Vermont, and the Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence provide civil legal aid and a statewide Family Law helpline for women.

13 Resources

1. Green Mountain Transit — Burlington

GMT at 101 Queen City Park Rd in Burlington runs fixed-route buses across Chittenden County and commuter routes from Montpelier, Middlebury, and St. Albans. Fares are

.50; Medicaid recipients qualify for the free ADA paratransit SSTA. 802-864-2282 Mon-Sat.

802-864-2282 · 101 Queen City Park Rd, Burlington, VT 05401 · Mon-Sat routes · Visit Website

2. Advance Transit — Upper Valley — Free

Advance Transit runs free fixed-route buses across the Upper Valley including Hartford, Norwich, White River Junction, Lebanon and Hanover NH. No fare, no farebox — Vermont's only fully-free regional system. 802-295-1824 Mon-Fri.

802-295-1824 · Upper Valley VT/NH · Mon-Fri routes · Visit Website

4. Vermont DCF — Transportation Assistance — Free

Vermont DCF Reach Up provides transportation reimbursement (typically per-mile or bus passes) to TANF participants traveling to required work activities, education programs, and childcare. Apply with your case manager. 800-479-6151.

800-479-6151 · Statewide Service · Mon-Fri 7:45am-4:30pm · Visit Website

5. Amtrak — Free

Amtrak's Vermonter runs daily from St. Albans south to Washington DC, with stops in Essex Junction, Waterbury, Montpelier, Randolph, White River Junction, Windsor, Brattleboro, and beyond. The Ethan Allen Express serves Rutland.

Nationwide · Online

6. Greyhound — Free

Greyhound stops in Burlington, White River Junction, and Brattleboro connect Vermont to Boston, Montreal, and New York. Discounted fares for veterans, students, and children.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

7. FlixBus / Megabus — Free

FlixBus serves Burlington and White River Junction with low-cost intercity trips to Boston, NYC, and Montreal. Tickets start at $9.99 when booked weeks ahead; reserved seats and luggage included.

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8. US Department of Transportation — Free

USDOT publishes federal transit grants that fund Vermont's small-urban and rural transit systems — useful background for advocacy on bus expansion in your county.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

9. 211 — Transportation Help — Free

Dial 211 from any Vermont phone to find one-time rides for medical appointments, food bank visits, or domestic-violence escape — including church-volunteer programs not listed on transit websites.

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10. Veterans Transportation Service — Free

VA WRJ's Veterans Transportation Service runs free shuttles from communities across Vermont to medical appointments at White River Junction. Call the VA travel office for the schedule serving your county.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

11. Modivcare (Medicaid Transportation) — Free

Vermont Medicaid's Non-Emergency Medical Transportation is administered through the regional public transit providers (GMT, AT, MVRTD), not Modivcare — but Modivcare runs the program in other states for Vermont snowbirds.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

12. AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety — Free

AAA Foundation's CarFit program helps older drivers — including Vermont mothers and grandmothers — adjust their car for safe operation as their physical abilities change.

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Frequently Asked

How many transportation resources are in Vermont?
Women's Corner tracks 13 transportation resources for women in Vermont.
Are transportation resources in Vermont free?
11 of the 13 listed transportation resources in Vermont are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Vermont have transportation resources?
Listings span cities including Burlington, Rutland.
What are some examples of transportation resources in Vermont?
Featured entries include Green Mountain Transit — Burlington, Advance Transit — Upper Valley, Marble Valley Regional Transit — Rutland, Vermont DCF — Transportation Assistance, Amtrak.
Do these listings include phone numbers?
4 of 13 Vermont transportation listings include phone numbers.
How do I get a free bus pass?
Most transit agencies have reduced or free passes for low-income riders, seniors, students, and people with disabilities — apply through the transit agency directly. TANF and SNAP recipients often qualify for free passes through state Human Services. Domestic violence shelters, job training programs, and recovery programs typically provide transit passes for participants.
Are there free rides to medical appointments?
Yes. Medicaid in every state covers Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) — call your Medicaid managed care plan or state Medicaid office to schedule rides to doctor visits, dialysis, therapy, and pharmacy. American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery and Angel Flight provide free transportation for cancer and serious illness. 211 can find local volunteer driver programs.
Can I get help buying or fixing a car?
Yes — Ways to Work, Modest Needs, Vehicles for Change, and 1-800-Charity-Cars provide low-interest loans or donated vehicles to low-income working parents. Many state TANF programs have car repair funds for parents who need transportation for work. Local United Way 211 has the most current list — funds rotate.
What if I have no transportation to my job?
Tell your American Job Center caseworker — WIOA can fund transportation as a 'supportive service' including bus passes, gas cards, and car repair. SNAP E&T and TANF work programs also pay for transportation. Many employers in low-wage industries (logistics, healthcare) now offer transit stipends or shuttle service from designated pickup points.