Quick answer: how do I carpool in Vermont?
Open Rodshare, search your route (for example Burlington to Montpelier), pick a date, choose a KYC-verified driver and book a seat. Seats are priced to share gas and tolls — usually 8–15 cents per mile.
Top carpool routes from Vermont
Typical distances, drive times and per-seat prices on Rodshare (prices are set by drivers and vary by car and date):
| Route | Distance | Drive time | Typical seat price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington → Montpelier | 40 mi | ~0.75 hrs | $5–$10 |
| Montpelier → Burlington | 40 mi | ~0.75 hrs | $5–$10 |
| Burlington → Albany | 155 mi | ~3 hrs | $12–$23 |
| Burlington → Boston | 215 mi | ~3.75 hrs | $17–$32 |
| Burlington → New York City | 300 mi | ~5.5 hrs | $24–$45 |
Cities covered in Vermont
Rodshare has carpool pages for every major city in Vermont, plus 6 cross-state routes to neighboring states:
- Burlington
- Montpelier
- Rutland
Local tip for Vermont
In ski season, look for drivers with room for gear — and agree on luggage before you book.
Is carpooling safe? KYC-verified drivers
Every Rodshare driver in Vermont completes KYC before posting rides — a valid driver's license plus a live selfie matched to it. Before you book you can see the driver's profile, car and ratings. During the trip, live location sharing keeps friends and family informed, and a boarding code makes sure you get into the right car.
How to offer a ride in Vermont
Already driving? Fill your empty seats and cut your costs:
- Sign up on Rodshare and complete driver KYC once (driver's license + live selfie)
- Add your car
- Tap Offer a ride and enter your route, date, time and free seats
- Set a fair per-seat price that shares gas and tolls
- Publish — riders going your way can book instantly