New York to Killington: drive time, shuttles and winter driving
Killington is about 283 miles from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), roughly 5 hr 5 min by car without traffic or snow via I-87, NY-149 and US-4. From downtown New York it's about 270 miles (4 hr 50 min). Allow extra time on weekend mornings and storm days.
Drive times are estimates from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic or snow. Snow forecast updated .
- From JFK airport
- 5 hr 5 min
- 283 miles
- From downtown New York
- 4 hr 50 min
- 270 miles
- Snow next 7 days
- 3.5"
- Killington
- Main route
- I-87, NY-149 and US-4
The route
One route: I-87 north past Albany to exit 20 at Queensbury, NY-149 east to US-4 at Fort Ann, then US-4 north into Vermont. US-4 becomes a four-lane expressway through Castleton and West Rutland, runs through Rutland, then climbs east as a two-lane road into Killington.
Ways to get from New York to Killington
Drive yourself
The most flexible option, and the only way to chase the best snow day by day. In winter, rent an AWD or 4WD vehicle with good tires.
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Daily train from New York Moynihan Train Hall through Albany to Rutland, then on to Burlington.
Schedules and fares โThe Bus (Rutland to Killington)
Marble Valley Regional Transit runs hourly from Rutland up US-4 to the resort, seven days a week. Check that its last run lines up with your train.
Schedules and fares โOvR ski bus
Killington lists round-trip day buses from Brooklyn and Manhattan on select Saturdays. The 2026-27 trip calendar isn't posted yet.
Schedules and fares โFly closer
- Burlington International (BTV): Nonstops from New York JFK and LaGuardia. Vermont Translines runs daily buses from Burlington to Rutland, connecting to The Bus.
- Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional (RUT): The closest airport to Killington. Cape Air flies there three times a day from Boston and also lists Islip, Long Island.
Winter driving: what to know
- East of Rutland, US-4 is a two-lane highway winding through the Green Mountains.
- VTrans follows a "safe roads at safe speeds" policy: expect snow on the road during a storm, since roads aren't bare until it ends. Interstates are cleared before rural highways.
- Plow routes can take 1.5 to 2 hours to loop, so slow down and check newengland511.org.
More tips in our guide to winter driving to ski resorts.
Tip: Taking the Ethan Allen Express to Rutland and The Bus up to the resort skips the drive entirely.
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New York to Killington FAQ
How long is the drive from New York to Killington?
Killington is about 283 miles from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), roughly 5 hr 5 min by car without traffic or snow via I-87, NY-149 and US-4. From downtown New York it's about 270 miles (4 hr 50 min). Allow extra time on weekend mornings and storm days.
Is there a shuttle or bus from New York to Killington?
Yes. Amtrak Ethan Allen Express: Daily train from New York Moynihan Train Hall through Albany to Rutland, then on to Burlington. The Bus (Rutland to Killington): Marble Valley Regional Transit runs hourly from Rutland up US-4 to the resort, seven days a week. Check that its last run lines up with your train. OvR ski bus: Killington lists round-trip day buses from Brooklyn and Manhattan on select Saturdays. The 2026-27 trip calendar isn't posted yet. Check each operator for current schedules and fares.
Do I need snow tires or chains to drive to Killington?
East of Rutland, US-4 is a two-lane highway winding through the Green Mountains.
Can I fly closer to Killington?
Burlington International (BTV): Nonstops from New York JFK and LaGuardia. Vermont Translines runs daily buses from Burlington to Rutland, connecting to The Bus. Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional (RUT): The closest airport to Killington. Cape Air flies there three times a day from Boston and also lists Islip, Long Island.
How much snow is Killington getting this week?
As of November 8, 2026, Killington has 3.5" of snow forecast over the next 7 days.