PLAN YOUR TRIP

We look forward to welcoming you on your vacation to Vermont’s Mad River Valley where many come for the mountains but stay for the authentic experience the Valley offers all year long, a unique combination of community and resort. The links below will help you with planning your visit. Feel free to call us if you still have questions.

Getting Here

While we pride ourselves in being slightly “out of the way,” there are many easy ways to get to the Mad River Valley.

Airplanes
A variety of airlines directly or with a single connection

Trains
Amtrak service to Montpelier (MPR) & Waterbury (WAB)

Automobiles
A beautiful drive from anywhere. Get directions from your location
GET DIRECTIONS

Vermont Lodging in the Mad River Valley

The Vermont tradition of hospitality thrives in the Mad River Valley. The Valley boasts numerous different Vermont lodging facilities including Bed and Breakfasts, classic Country Inns, Lodges and Motels and full service Hotels.

WHERE TO STAY

Local Dining

From Rustic to Romantic — Vacationing in the Mad River Valley will treat you to an exciting variety of dining experiences.

WHERE TO EAT

Calendar of Events

There is always a lot going on in the Valley. Just select the dates your planning your trip to Vermont and your interests in the Calendar to get some ideas of things to do while you are here.

VIEW CALENDAR

Vermont Taxi Service

The Mad River Valley's premier taxi service. Serving the Mad River Valley, Waterbury and Stowe.

Contact VT Taxi

Free Mad Bus

Get around the Mad River Valley on the Mad Bus, our FREE winter-seasonal bus service, operated by Green Mountain Transit.  GMT recommends passengers utilize the Transit App as it allows passengers to plan trips, view future schedules, and see the Mad Bus in real-time.


Be Sure to Check for the LatestService Alerts

Mad Bus Routes

Rt. 120 Valley Floor

  • 60-minute service will operate Sunday-Monday from 7:20 AM to 7:20 PM, with the last trip departing Lincoln Peak to Waitsfield at 7:00 PM.
  • 60-minute service will operate on Saturdays & select dates throughout the season from 7:20 AM to 9:20 PM, with the last trip departing Lincoln Peak to Waitsfield at 9:00 PM.

Rt. 122 Mt. Ellen

  • 30-minute service will operate daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the last trip departing Lincoln Peak to Mount Ellen at 4:30 PM.

Rt. 124 Mt. Condos

  • 40-minute service will operate Monday–Friday from 8:20 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • 20-minute service will operate on weekends & holidays from 8:00 AM to 5:20 PM.

Rt. 125 Access Rd.

  • 40-minute service will operate Monday–Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:20 PM.
  • 20-minute service will operate on weekends & holidays from 8:00 AM to 5:20 PM.

If you have any questions call the Mad Bus operator, Green Mountain Transit at (802) 223-7287

BUS Schedule

Get the Mad River Valley 4-Season Guide

The Mad River Valley Guide is the complete 4-season guide to the Mad River Valley. Click here to see it! Would you like to get a copy mailed to you? Click here now!

Get the Mad RIver Valley Discovery Map

The Mad River Valley Discovery Map is the iconic "cartoony" map that is an incredibly tool to help discover the MRV.
Click here to see it!