Cheap train tickets from Essex to Greenfield

Essex is a town in northwest Vermont adjacent to Burlington. The legal breakdown of cities, towns, and villages gets a bit complicated here, because the village of Essex Junction used to be within the town of Essex. However, in 2022, the village separated from the town and became the city of Essex Junction. Don't worry, locals (probably) won't quiz you on that. Essex Junction is functionally the downtown area of Essex, so you'll likely be spending most of your time in the local cafés and shops in Essex Junction.

Essex is a fantastic place for nature lovers and outdoorsy people, due to mountain biking trails on Saxon Hill and idyllic fishing on Colchester Pond. Many of Essex's parks have pools and ponds, too. Aside from the impressive parks, trails, and natural areas, you can also check out the Vermont National Guard Library & Museum and Fort Ethan Allen Museum for some local history.

Essex is known for having a vibrant scene for foodies, and beer lovers frequent the many brewing companies and brewpubs. Go all out with the cooking classes and incredible restaurants at the Essex Resort and Spa, set against the idyllic Green Mountains.

The Essex Amtrak station is one of the last stops on the Amtrak Vermonter route from Washington, D.C. Taking the train to Essex is a breeze whether you're travelling from Baltimore, Philadelphia, or New York. Essex Junction is located within five miles of the Burlington International Airport and shares VTrans local transportation with the rest of Vermont. Green Mountain Transit also provides transportation services to Essex.

Greenfield is a city in western Massachusetts and is home to the Greenfield Community College, the Franklin County Fair, and the Pioneer Valley Symphony Orchestra. The town is bustling with green spaces for bikers and nature lovers, like the Canalside Rail Trail and Rocky Mountain Park. The Great Falls Discovery Center and Greenfield Recreation are popular among families. Greenfield also has historical sites in the Museum of Our Industrial Heritage and impressive architecture like the Eunice Williams Covered Bridge and Poets Seat Tower.

Greenfield is a cultural hub known for its old-fashioned, picturesque downtown. The downtown features family-owned department stores, independent movie theatres, and stores for books, furniture, and music, that transports you to the 1950s. You can explore their delicious restaurants and patronize local businesses on Main Street. The craft brew scene is also fast-growing, with top choices like Four Phantom and Lefty's Brewing Company. Visit Greenfield during the summer to enjoy its festivals.

Amtrak provides most of the train routes to Greenfield, while Greyhound has bus routes available. The Franklin Regional Transit Authority serves Greenfield for transportation in the town and is pretty walkable and bikeable.