How to Get from Boston to Vermont on Transit (There Is No Train)
I grew up in Vermont and get there from Boston without a car. Here is every bus option, which part of the state each one serves, and why there is no train.
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The 5 Ways to Get from NYC to Albany Without a Car (I’ve Ridden Them All)
Amtrak is the best way from NYC to Albany, until the price doubles. Here are the buses I’ve ridden instead, where they pick up and drop off, and what they cost.
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I Rode Wanda Coach From NYC to Albany. Here’s What You Should Know.
I rode Wanda Coach from Midtown Manhattan to Albany for $20 cash. Where it picks up, what the bus is like, and whether this Chinatown bus is a scam.
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The 4 Ways to Get from NYC to Vermont on Transit, From a Local
I grew up in Vermont and go back without a car or a plane. Here is every car-free way from NYC to Vermont, and which one fits where you are headed.
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VT Translines Review: I’ve Ridden the Burlington to Albany Bus Twice
Updated September 2026: I’ve now ridden VT Translines twice, once from the Burlington airport at 5 AM and once from Rensselaer back up to Vermont. The second time I paid cash, and I’d do that again. More on why below….
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How to Get from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji Without a Car (Including Straight from Narita)
We landed at Narita in the late afternoon and we were headed right to Mt. Fuji, jet lag and all.
This is Japan, which means we took advantage of its frequent and reliable public transportation. That means we didn’t have to pay for a fancy shuttle or rent a car.
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Camping in Vermont by Train: A Car-Free-ish Weekend at Mt. Ascutney
I’ve spent a lot of time on this blog making the case that you can reach real nature from New York without a car. My car-free day trip series is built around it. You start at a subway stop, end…
