Within a 500 mile radius of Franklin County are seven major metropolitan areas: Montreal, Boston, Hartford, Ottawa, New York, Philadelphia, and Toronto. Vermont is connected to these and other metropolitan areas by a variety of commercial and private air travel options. Burlington International Airport, a 30-mile drive from Franklin County, serves as the transportation hub of northern New England with its modern terminal, U.S. Customs Service facilities, wide range of commercial carriers, Foreign Trade Zone, and 8,000 feet of all-weather runways. New York, Boston, Washington D.C., Pittsburgh, and even Chicago are only a few hours away from Burlington by air. In addition, the airport offers overnight and regular air freight services through such carriers as Emery Air Freight, Federal Express, and United Parcel Service. Vermont is also served by ten state-owned airports, including Highgate in Franklin County. Only 90 minutes from Franklin County are Mirabel and Dorval International Airports, serving greater metropolitan Montreal. Air options at Mirabel include passenger service, international shipping, and air freight to every major city worldwide

Franklin County also has easy access to Montreal's passenger and shipping facilities. The Port of Montreal, located inland from the North Atlantic Ocean on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, offers year-round shipping possibilities. In fact, the Port of Montreal is the shortest, most direct sea-land route between the vast markets of the northeastern part of the United States and those of Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. The multi-functional Port of Montreal is linked to five continents and more than 200 ports worldwide by some 40 shipping lines. Specialized terminals handle all types of cargo, including containers, breakbulk, grain, petroleum products, and other dry and liquid bulk. Terminals at the Port include CAST, Inc., Tremont, Inc., and Empire Stevedoring Co.

Vermont's Interstate-89 is known as one of the most beautiful highway systems in the world. The Green Mountains rise majestically to the north and south and the landscape is dotted with white steepled churches, lush farms, and views of Lake Champlain. Not only is Vermont's highway system scenic, it is also highly functional and efficient. No place in Vermont is more than 45 miles from a toll-free interstate. The Vermont Agency of Transportation, aided by state-of-the-art equipment, is able to keep roadways open and clear. In fact, Interstate-89 has only been closed once over the past two decades because of snowfall.

Interstate-89 connects with Interstate-87, Interstate-91, and Interstate-93 to complete a multi-lane network of highways connecting Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and New York to Franklin County. Route 7 is a major north-south artery linking western Vermont, including Franklin County to Massachusetts and Quebec. Dozens of interstate trucking companies serve Franklin County and overnight freight and parcel service is offered by several transportation firms.

Railroads also play a key role in Vermont, with 740 miles of active railroad tracks providing major cities and small towns with easy access to national and international markets. Franklin County is serviced by four rail companies: New England Central Railroad, Canadian National Railroad, Canadian Pacific Railroad, and Lamoille Valley Railroad. These three main line freight railroads connect with a half-dozen intrastate and local feeder lines.