Getting Here
Plan Your Trip
Travel Information
Welcome to the Quechee Balloon Festival! However you’re traveling, we’ve got tips and options to help you arrive smoothly. Below are the best ways to reach Quechee, Vermont—from near or far.
Car
Driving and Parking Directions
Driving to Quechee? Plug Quechee Village Green, Quechee, VT 05059 into your GPS.
From Boston: Approx. 2.5 hours via I-93 North and I-89 North
From New York City: Approx. 4.5–5 hours via I-91 North
From Burlington: About 1.5 hours via I-89 South
Onsite parking is free-by-donation, and first-come, first serve from Hartford Parks and Rec. Handicap parking is available. Please speak to an attendant on-site for information.
If the Village Green Field parking is full, overflow parking may be found at the Upper Valley Waldorf School, 80 Bluff Rd, Quechee, VT 05059.
Bus
Dartmouth Coach
The Dartmouth Coach provides comfortable, direct service from Boston South Station, Logan Airport, and New York City to Hanover, NH, just 20 minutes from the festival. From there, it’s a short ride to Quechee by taxi, or rideshare.
The Moover
This fare-free public transit system serves communities throughout southeastern Vermont, including connections from towns like Brattleboro and Bellows Falls. The MOOver is a fun and budget-friendly way to access the area, with several routes connecting to the Upper Valley.
Advance Transit
Advance Transit is a free local bus service that runs between White River Junction, Lebanon, Hanover, and other nearby towns. It’s ideal for festivalgoers staying nearby or arriving by train or coach.
Train
By Train
Amtrak’s Vermonter Line offers daily service from Washington, D.C., New York City, and points north and south. Disembark at White River Junction Station (WRJ), just 10 minutes from the festival grounds. From the station, you can:
Take a rideshare or taxi
Plane
By Plane
The nearest major airports:
Lebanon Municipal Airport (LEB) – 15 minutes from Quechee, with regional flights
Burlington International Airport (BTV) – About 1.5 hours by car
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) – About 1.5 hours by car
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) – About 2.5 hours by car or bus
From any airport, car rentals and bus options are available. Some visitors fly into Logan or NYC and then continue via Dartmouth Coach or Amtrak.