GROUP TOURS
The Green Mountain Railroad is a popular attraction for many bus groups, tour companies and private groups both big and small. We can accommodate groups of up to 56 people in our dining cars. Offering special rates, lunch services, and more to make your experience with us unique and memorable. 
Please call our Group Sales at 800-707-3530 for reservations

BUS GROUPS

DINNER TRAINS

Burlington to Middlebury, Vermont (Summer) - The Champlain Valley Dinner Train operates from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm every Friday and Saturday night from May 11th to September 1st, 2018.

Chester to Summit, Vermont (Fall) - The Green Mountain Dinner Train operates from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Saturday nights from September 15th to October 20th, 2018.

All Dinner Trains are 3-hour round-trip's and include a 3-course dinner on board our historic, climate-controlled dining cars. Our tasteful selection of entrees will consist of options of beef, chicken, seafood, vegetarian and gluten-free.

Group Pricing (minimum 25 guests): Silver Class Only  $82.00/ person 
One complimentary ticket for every 20 people

FALL FOLIAGE EXCURSIONS

Our Fall Foliage excursions operate out of Chester, Vermont from September 14th to October 21st every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday. Enjoy beautiful views, historical narrations, a cocktail, or a cup of hot apple cider as you travel through the Green Mountains. We will ride over a high trestle with stunning views of Ludlow, up to Summit and return to Chester on this delightful 3-hour round-trip train ride. New this year to our groups, is the option to provide a picnic lunch on board the train for $12.00/person which includes our chefs famous chicken salad sandwich, a bag of chips, a bottle of water and a homemade cookie (vegetarian and gluten-free alternatives available by request). 

On Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, the train departs at 10:00 am and returns at 1:00 pm.

On Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday, we offer a second trip departing at 2:00 pm that returns at 5:00 pm.

Group Pricing (minimum 25 guests): Adults/$22.00  Children 12 and Under/$17.00 
One complimentary ticket for every 20 people
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Marketing & Group Sales
Mailing Address
​​​Phone: 800-707-3530
Fax: 802-658-2553
Email: Passenger@vrs.us.com
Phone: 802-861-6050
Fax: 802-658-2553
Email: nwulfson@vrs.us.com
Green Mountain Railroad
One Railway Lane
Burlington, VT 05401
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OTHER

Groups of Less than 20 

If you are not interested in chartering the train (operating a private train on the day and time of your choosing), incorporating a private function with one of our already scheduled train rides may be perfect for you, please call or email our group sales representative.  

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Fall Foliage Excursions & Small Groups 

If you are part of a small group or family riding one of our Fall Foliage Excursions, you may be eligible for pre-boarding. Please see our General Group Policy for more details. 
TOUR GROUP POLICY
  1. ARRIVALS
    - All Groups are requested to arrive 30-45 minutes in advance for pre-boarding. - Upon arrival, the tour operator or group leader may pick up the group ticket for pre-boarding inside the Chester Depot or at the hostess stand in Burlington. - Free bus parking at the station for Tour Buses
  2. PAYMENT
    - We reserve the right to require a deposit to secure your reservation. - We require a definite minimum number of passengers ten days before your arrival. - The absolute minimum number of tickets and any additional tickets must be paid for upon arrival using a credit card or certified check to receive your group ticket
  3. BOARDING
    - Tour groups will pre-board before general boarding to allow priority seating. - The Green Mountain Railroad must have advance notice for the use of the wheelchair lift to board the train. - The Green Mountain Railroad is not responsible for groups who miss their pre-boarding window. We will try our best to accommodate late arrivals.
  4. SEATING
    - All groups are expected to sit four guests at a table. - Bus groups will be assigned to a specific car number ahead of time. - Bus groups are not guaranteed to have the entire assigned car to themselves; please be courteous to other passengers that may sit in the same car.
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