Transportation

Karmê Chöling is located in northeastern Vermont, one hour north of White River Junction off Interstate 91.

• 369 Patneaude Lane
• Barnet, Vermont
• 05821

We now offer a free online Ride Board through Yuku, an online message board service. Please click here to offer or ask for rides to or from Karmê Chöling. (You will have to sign up for a free Yuku account to use the Ride Board.)

From Interstate 91, take Exit 18 to Barnet/Peacham. Drive west for one-half mile. Patneaude Lane is the second turn on the right.

View an online map and driving directions, or download a printable driving map.

Please note: Patneaude Lane is a small, rural road. It is unpaved and quite steep. During the winter, please be mindful of snow and ice.

Car Rentals

Enterprise Rental Car has nearby branches in St. Johnsbury, VT and Burlington, VT. For more information, visit their website, or call (800) 261-7331.

Air Travel

Here are the nearest major airports, and our suggestions for ground travel to Karmê Chöling:

Logan International Airport - Boston, MA
Distance from Karmê Chöling: about 3 hours by car
Recommended ground transportation:

1. Dartmouth Coach from Logan Airport to Hanover, NH
   Cost: about $30 one way
2. Apex Car Service from Hanover to Karmê Chöling
   Cost: $69 one way (normal price is $138, but Karmê Chöling subsidizes half)

Burlington International Airport - Burlington, VT
Distance from Karmê Chöling: about 2 hours by car
Recommended ground transportation:

1. Vermont Tour and Charter from Burlington Airport
   to Karmê Chöling
   Cost: $120 one way; $20 for each additional passenger

Manchester Boston Regional Airport - Manchester, NH
Distance from Karmê Chöling: about 2 hours 15 minutes by car
Recommended ground transportation:

1. Greyhound Bus from Manchester Airport to Hanover, NH
   This route is not listed on the Greyhound website. The daily departure times are: 12:45am (arriving at 2:15am); 11:05am (arriving at 12:30pm); and 3:00pm (arriving at 4:55pm). (Each bus subsequently arrives in White River Junction, VT, 10 minutes after arriving in Hanover, NH.)
   Passengers must have exact fare. To verify schedule and price, call (800) 231-2222, press "2", then "6", and hold for assistance.
   Cost: $24.25 one way
2. Apex Car Service from Hanover to Karmê Chöling
   Cost: $69 one way

Lebanon Regional Airport - Lebanon, NH
Distance from Karmê Chöling - about 1 hour by car
Recommended ground transportation:

1. Apex Car Service from Lebanon Airport to Karmê Chöling
   Cost: $69 one way

Ground Transportation

These services can deliver you to towns near Karmê Chöling, where regional transportation services can pick you up.

Amtrak (train)
(800) 872-7245
Depart: Penn Station, New York, NY
Arrive: White River Junction, VT

Depart: South Station Train Terminal, Boston, MA
Arrive: White River Junction, VT

Dartmouth Coach (bus)
(800) 637-0123 or (603) 448-2800
Depart: Yale Club, New York, NY
Arrive: Hanover, NH

Depart: Logan Airport, Boston, MA
Arrive: Hanover, NH

Depart: South Station Bus Terminal, Boston, MA
Arrive: Hanover, NH

Greyhound (bus)
(800) 231-2222
Depart: Port Authority, New York, NY
Arrive: Hanover, NH or White River Junction, VT

Depart: Logan Airport, Boston, MA
Arrive: Hanover, NH or White River Junction, VT

Depart: South Station Bus Terminal, Boston, MA
Arrive: Hanover, NH or White River Junction, VT

Depart: Manchester Airport, New Hampshire
Arrive: Hanover, NH or White River Junction, VT

Limocar (bus)
(514) 842-2281
Depart: Station Centrale a'Autobus, Montreal, Quebec
Arrive: Magog, Quebec

Regional Transportation Services

Apex Car Service (website)

Apex offers rides to Karmê Chöling with pickup from White River Junction, VT, Hanover, NH or Lebanon, NH. By special arrangement, the price for one-way travel to or from Karmê Chöling is $69 ($129 round trip). Apex accepts credit cards.

To make pickup arrangements with Apex, call their reservations line at (603) 252-8294. Arrangements should be made at least 48 hours in advance to ensure receiving the reduced rate of $69 ($129 round trip). The minimum advance time to schedule a pickup is 24 hours.

Rural Community Transportation (website)

Rural Community Transportation (RCT) offers pickup service between Karmê Chöling and most nearby towns. Common towns for pickup include: White River Junction, Montpelier, and Burlington, VT; Hanover and Lebanon, NH; and Magog, Quebec.

Cost for one-way travel to Karmê Chöling varies by pickup location and number of passengers: approximately $35 each for two people from White River Junction or Hanover (or $70 for one person); $55 each for two people from Burlington (or $110 for one person), etc. Please inquire about the cost when you make your reservation.

• Rural Community Transportation, Inc.
• 492 Bay St., Suite 1
• St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
• Phone: (802) 748-8170

1. Determine a pickup location (see above for common locations). You can request to be picked up from a specific location: White River Junction bus station, Hanover Inn, Burlington Airport, etc.
2. Call RCT at (802) 748-8170.
3. Ask to make a "Client Pay" reservation for pickup at the location, date and time you have determined, to go to "Karmê Chöling." You can make the reservation before you send the check.
4. Make the reservation at least five days in advance. RCT does not accept credit cards, so allow enough time for them to receive your check or money order before your pickup.
5. If you do not make a reservation in time to send advance payment, RCT will send a bill after your ride. In any case, you must call and schedule your ride at least 2-3 days in advance, or RCT will not be able to work your pickup into their schedule.

Please note: Prices will vary, so inquire when you make your reservation. Be certain to cancel your reservation if necessary; both RCT and Apex will require payment if you neglect to cancel a prearranged pickup. RCT does not accept credit cards.

Vermont Tour and Charter - Burlington pickups (website)

Vermont Tour and Charter offers pickup from Burlington International Airport and delivery to Karmê Chöling. One-way fee is $130.

Reserve a shuttle through their website, or call (802) 734-1293. Give at least 48 hours advance notice.

If you have additional questions about arranging for transportation to or from Karmê Chöling, please email the reception desk at reception@karmecholing.org, or call (802) 633-2384.

WWW www.karmecholing.org