Bus Public transportation in the vicinity of the Long Trail is provided primarily by Vermont Transit Lines, a component of the Greyhound bus system. Burlington Airport Railroad Amtrak provides passenger rail service to Vermont from Washington, D.C. and New York City, Albany and cities in between. Although it crosses the trail at Jonesville, it does not stop closer than Rutland, Waterbury and Essex Junction. There are many small, and some larger, parking areas at trailheads on both the Long Trail and its side trails. When parking vehicles at trailheads and road junctions, hikers should take special care to avoid obstructing traffic or blocking access to homes, farms, or woodlots.
Vandalism is a problem at some trailheads.
Overnight trailhead parking is always risky. If possible, leave your vechile in town. It is sometimes wiser to leave a car away from the trail near major public transportation routes. Leave valuables at home, or at the very least keep them locked in the trunk or otherwise hidden. Remove your stereo if possible.