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If you're like me, you've probably scoured every corner of Appalachia in Fallout 76 looking for ways to maximize your income. Over the hundreds of hours I’ve spent wandering post-apocalyptic West Virginia, I’ve found that vendor hopping—visiting specific routes filled with NPC and robot vendors—can help you rake in Fallout 76 Caps consistently and efficiently. Whether you’re a veteran or just starting out, these eight vendor routes can help you turn junk into serious in-game currency.

1. Route Alpha: Watoga to Whitespring

Start in Watoga and make your way through the Charleston Station before hitting Whitespring Resort. The Whitespring Train Station and the multiple vendors inside the resort itself are absolute goldmines. Selling bulk junk here always fills my daily cap limit. I usually fast travel from Watoga, clearing any unwanted loot along the way. By the time I reach Whitespring, I’ve got full bags and empty pockets ready to be filled.

2. Route Bravo: Sutton, Morgantown, and Grafton

This northern circuit is ideal for early-to-mid game players. Sutton Station’s vendor bot has decent caps and a steady supply of ammunition to sell back. Morgantown Station, a quick jaunt away, is the next stop, followed by Grafton’s Protectron vendor. I’ve found this route to be particularly useful when I’m overburdened after a run through Vault-Tec University or Grafton Steel.

3. Route Charlie: Camden Park to Beckley

Start in Camden Park and visit the vendor inside the park area. Next, head to Beckley and Lewisburg. These areas often get overlooked, but they’re packed with opportunities. I once made over 1,000 caps in under 20 minutes here just by offloading random junk and extra weapons I picked up in the Ash Heap.

4. Route Delta: Harper’s Ferry, Valley Galleria, and The Mire

This is one of my go-to routes when I’m in the mood to explore and trade. Harper’s Ferry has both a station vendor and tons of scorched enemies to farm along the way. From there, Valley Galleria and other locations in The Mire offer vendors with deep pockets. This route is especially rewarding when combined with treasure maps found nearby.

5. Route Echo: Crater and Surrounding Stations

If you’ve sided with the Raiders, Crater becomes an essential vendor hub. Even if you’re neutral, the nearby stations like Clancy Manor and the nearby raider traders provide a reliable source of buy Fallout 76 Caps options when you need to reload on stimpaks or ammo. I often stop by here after a farming run in the Toxic Valley, which is full of useful crafting materials and loot.

6. Route Foxtrot: Foundation and Nearby Enclave Vendors

Foundation is a great stop for Settler-aligned players. Combine this with visits to nearby vendor bots and the rarely-used Enclave trading points for a steady supply of caps. In my experience, this route shines when running daily quests for the Settlers and then dumping rewards or crafted items for caps.

7. Route Golf: Monongah to Pleasant Valley

Monongah Station and Pleasant Valley Station have vendors with decent inventories and buying power. This route works especially well when you’re in the Savage Divide farming XP or hunting legendary enemies. I always end my farming sessions here to ensure I leave with a profit, even if my legendary drops aren't worth keeping.

8. Route Hotel: Rusty Pick to R&G Station

Rusty Pick isn’t just a spot to snag legendary modules. After trading in legendary scrip, I hit R&G Station to sell off whatever’s left from my farming runs. This tight route is efficient and quick—great when you’re trying to hit the cap limit before daily reset. I've found it particularly useful when I only have 30 minutes to log in and still want to make some quick Fallout 76 Caps.

If you stick to any of these vendor routes regularly, not only will you maximize your income, but you’ll also become intimately familiar with the layout of Appalachia and the rhythms of its economy. It’s a consistent, player-friendly strategy that complements both solo and team play. Just be sure to keep an eye on your weight limit—and don’t forget to bulk your junk before you sell it.