Field Trip Services for University Departments

Field Trip Services are available to all University departments and programs; our vehicles can travel anywhere in New England. Our staff will plan routes based on your itinerary and the size of the vehicle, we will also provide cost and travel time estimates.

All transport request and confirmation paperwork must be completed at least two weeks before the trip in order to guarantee a reservation. 

Health and Safety Information

Please view updated health and safety protocols on our main page.

Transporting Children

Groups that will be transporting children should arrange to have adequate adult supervision including at least one representative from the UMass organization sponsoring the trip. UMass buses are not "school bus certified" and do not have school bus lights.

Cost Estimates and Additional Charges

When your trip is scheduled you will be given a cost estimate. Your cost will only exceed this estimate if the driver's day ends more than half an hour later than expected, side trips are added that increase the miles traveled, or the vehicle requires excessive cleaning at the end of the day. A cleaning surcharge, typically $60, will be applied if mopping is necessary.

Payment Arrangements

Payment must be made by University Recharge. Field Trip customers are sent a Confirmation Form that has a payment section; this form should be completed and sent back no later than one week before your trip.

Current Field Trip Rates

Seating Capacity

Please see our vehicles page for up to date information on vehicle capacity.

Additional Information

No alcohol or smoking is permitted on any of our vehicles.

Standees are not permitted on school bus trips.

Eating in our vehicles is allowed but we ask that you keep the mess to minimum.

For smaller groups and VIP transportation, ask about our Meet and Greet Service

parking@umass.edu
(413) 577-PARK (7275)

  

transit@umass.edu
(413) 545-0056

  

transport@umass.edu
(413) 545-4682