Necessities Transportation
By car, Bennington is one hour from Albany and the central Berkshires, three hours from Boston and Burlington, three-and-one-half hours from New York City, and four hours from Montreal. Routes VT 9 and US 7 meet in the center of town.
Bus service is available to the Albany International Airport, the Albany bus station, and the Amtrak station at Albany-Rennselaer.
In-state bus service runs from Bennington to Burlington, and local service is available from Bennington to Manchester.
The public-use Bennington Airport is located three miles west of downtown has facilities for private planes.
Bennington Taxis
Bennington Taxis
504 Main Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
Bennington Taxis
504 Main Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
(802) 442-9052
Monument Taxi
126 Washington Avenue
Bennington, Vermont 05201
Monument Taxi
126 Washington Avenue
Bennington, Vermont 05201
(802) 447-1900
Walt’s Taxi
218 Benmont Ave.
Bennington, VT 05201
Taxi service in and around Vermont and bordering states; neighboring airports, bus, and train stations.
waltstaxivt@gmail.com
Happy Cab LLC
A clean, friendly and safe family owned taxi service provided for your convenience. Need a ride?
Carmen’s Car Service
302 Prospect Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
24 hour a day service. Carmen’s offers services to and from the following airports: Albany, Bradley, Logan, JFK, Newark, LaGuardia and others in the New England area. Drop off and pick-up services for major area train stations is also available. Car service is offered to: New York City, Long Island, Cape Cod, Boston, New Hampshire, New England ski resorts and area casinos. Wedding transportation is also available.
Carmen’s Car Service
302 Prospect Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
(802) 442-6050
AJ Private Transportation
134 Fox Hill Road
Shaftsbury, Vermont 05262
Professional and courteous car service serving Bennington Vermont and surrounding areas, including transportation to Albany airport and train station.
Bus Service
Green Mountain Express
215 Pleasant Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
The Green Mountain Express provides bus clean, reliable transportation service around Bennington County. Routes include Bennington to Manchester, Bennington to Pownal and then Williamstown, MA, Bennington to Wilmington, North Bennington, and Shaftsbury.
Currently (as of July 2019) Green Mountain Express runs shuttles twice daily to Albany International Airport and the Rensselaer Amtrak station. Albany shuttles depart from the river street bus stop in Bennington. See Green Mountain Express website details for the latest schedules and pick-up locations.
Green Mountain Express
215 Pleasant Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
(802) 447-0477
Dufour Tours (Wedding and Event Buses)
272 Benmont Avenue
Bennington, Vermont 05201
Dufour Tours (Wedding and Event Buses)
272 Benmont Avenue
Bennington, Vermont 05201
(802) 442-5995
Green Mountain Lines
432 South Street – Unit C11
Bennington, Vermont 05201
joe@greenmountainlines.com
Green Mountain Lines LLC is a buss tour and charter company that provides you with reliable transportation for all of your group needs.
Nearby Amtrak Stations
Amtrak Train Station
Albany/Rensselaer
525 East Street
Rensselaer, New York
Approximately 45 minutes from Bennington. Rental Car facility in station.
Amtrak Train Station
Albany/Rensselaer
525 East Street
Rensselaer, New York
Amtrak Train Station
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
1 Columbus Avenue
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Approximately 50 minutes from Bennington
Amtrak Train Station
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
1 Columbus Avenue
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Amtrak Train Station
Brattleboro, Vermont
10 Vernon Road
Brattleboro, Vermont
Approximately 45 minutes from Bennington
Amtrak Train Station
Brattleboro, Vermont
10 Vernon Road
Brattleboro, Vermont
Amtrak Train Station
James M Jeffords Station
25 Evelyn Street
Rutland, Vermont
Approximately 45 minutes from Bennington
Amtrak Train Station
James M Jeffords Station
25 Evelyn Street
Rutland, Vermont
Nearest Airports
Bennington Airport
For your convenience, Bennington Airport Services offers a courtesy car and rental cars making this a wonderful option for business and leisure travelers.
Services include fueling, maintenance, avionics service, hangar storage, as well as skydiving, flight instruction and commercial space for lease/purchase, at competitive pricing.
The Bennington Airport offers a paved runway that extends for 3,704 feet. The facility is at an elevation of 826 feet. Private planes only. No commercial service.
Strategically located in the Southwest corner of Vermont, the Bennington Airport makes for easy commuting to the NYC metro area and Boston.
Approximately 3 miles from downtown Bennington.
Bennington Airport
1563 Walloomsac Road
Bennington, Vermont 05201
lobby@vermontairportservices.com
(802) 442-5503
Albany International Airport ALB
Albany Shaker Road
Colonie, NY
57 minutes from Bennington, Vermont
Albany International Airport ALB
Albany Shaker Road
Colonie, NY
518-242-2200
Bradley International Airport BDL
Hartford, CT
2 hours from Bennington, Vermont
Bradley International Airport BDL
Hartford, CT
Other Nearby Airports
BOS: Logan International Airport (Boston) 3 hrs. 15 min.
LGA: LaGuardia International Airport (NY) 3 hrs. 5 min.
JFK: John F. Kennedy International Airport (NY) 3 hrs. 30 min.
EWR: Newark Liberty International Airport (NJ) 3 hrs. 15 min.
MHT: Manchester Boston Regional Airport (NH) 2 hrs. 30 min.
SWF: Stewart International Airport (NY) 2 hrs. 15 min.
Rental Cars
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
96 Northside Drive
Bennington, Vermont 05201
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
96 Northside Drive
Bennington, Vermont 05201
(802) 447-2203
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Located in the Rensselaer Amtrak station.
525 Eastern Avenue
Rensselaer, New York
Take the train from NYC and pick up your car upon arrival in Rensselaer. The Rensselaer Amtrak train station is approximately 45 minutes from Bennington.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Located in the Rensselaer Amtrak station.
525 Eastern Avenue
Rensselaer, New York
(518) 427-3893
Vermont Rental Cars
70 Cleveland Avenue
Rutland, Vermont 05701
Vermont Rental Cars is ready to serve you 24 hours a day. Vermont Rental Cars is the rental car service of the Bennington Airport.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
ChargePoint Charging Station
Behind the Town Offices
205 South Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
J 1772 6.6 kW
Number of chargers: 2
ChargePoint Charging Station
Behind the Town Offices
205 South Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
(888) 758-4389
ChargePoint Charging Station
Behind the Pleasant Street Bus Depot
215 Pleasant Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
J 1772 6.6 kW
Number of chargers: 2
ChargePoint Charging Station
Behind the Pleasant Street Bus Depot
215 Pleasant Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
(888) 758-4389
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