Here's what you need to know to ride Amtrak from Burlington, Vergennes or Middlebury

Blaise Siefer, Burlington Free Press
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The moment many Vermonters have been waiting for is just weeks away: On July 29, Amtrak will begin service to Burlington, Middlebury, and Vergennes, connecting passengers to New York City.

Each new stop has undergone construction over the past few years to prepare for passengers. In Burlington, for example, work began on Union Station and the tracks in fall 2020.

For those preparing to hop aboard the Amtrak in a few weeks, here's what to expect from each station, from parking to amenities.

Burlington

Location: Union Station, 1 Main St.

Parking: There will be no on-site parking at Union Station. To explore city parking options, go to burlington.gov/DPW/Parking and click on "Find Parking & Rates."

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Amenities: Elevator access, restrooms, bike rack, indoor and outdoor benches.

Middlebury

Location: There is no station in Middlebury. The platform is located off Middle Seymour Street, near the north entrance to Marble Works.

Parking: There are six spots next to the platform, offering overnight parking. Riders can also utilize city parking or the on-site bus and taxi stop.

Amenities: Wheelchair lift, bike rack, outdoor benches.

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Vergennes

Location: Vergennes Station House, 242 Meigs Rd.

Parking: The station sits next to a free park and ride lot, which offers 63 standard parking spaces, two handicapped spaces, eight overnight spaces, and four RV spots. There is also a row of spots in front of the station which offer 15-minute parking.

Amenities: Restrooms, bike rack, indoor and outdoor benches.

How can I buy a ticket?

Gone are the days of automated ticket stands: All Amtrak tickets must be purchased online or on the train.

Passengers can make reservations at home and print out their tickets, or buy them on a smartphone which can be scanned on-site. On the train, tickets can be purchased by ATM/debit cards or credit cards. No cash will be accepted.

Contact Blaise Siefer at 978-505-4363 or BSiefer@freepressmedia.com. Follow him on Twitter at @Blaise_Siefer.

This article originally appeared on Burlington Free Press: Burlington to NYC on Amtrak: Parking, how to buy tickets, station info