If you are a first-time visitor and traveling from the east or west on I-90 (Mass Pike), we recommend avoiding Exit 63 off of the Mass Pike, and instead following the directions from Exit 45 listed below.
By Car
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From the North
From I-91 South, take exit 36 in Deerfield. At the end of the ramp, turn left and follow road to the intersection. Turn right onto Routes 5 & 10 South. Go 1 mile, then turn left onto Route 116 South. Follow 8 miles to the UMass exit. -
From the East
Via Route 2 West to Exit 71 (Belchertown/Amherst). From Route 2 take Route 202 South for about 15 miles to a blinking yellow light at Amherst Road. (You will see signs "to Rt 9 and Rt 116"). Turn right and follow Amherst Road (becomes Pelham Road after about 4 miles) for 7 miles to Amherst center. Follow signs to UMass. -
From the South
From I-91 North, take Exit 25 in Northampton. From the exit ramp, turn right onto Route 9. Travel approximately 4.5 miles to Route 116 North (turn left at traffic lights). The UMass exit is 1 mile up. -
From the West
From Route 2 East, follow to Greenfield/I-91 exit. Take I-91 South to Exit 36, Deerfield. At the end of the ramp turn left and follow the road to the intersection. Turn right onto Routes 5 & 10 South. Go 1 mile, then turn left onto Route 116 South. Follow for 8 miles to the UMass exit. -
From I-90 (Mass Pike)
Take Exit 45 (West Springfield). Follow I-91 North to Exit 25. From the exit ramp, turn right onto Route 9. Travel approximately 4.5 miles to Route 116 North (turn left at traffic lights). The UMass exit is 1 mile up.
By Air
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Bradley International Airport
Bradley (Hartford/Springfield) is 45 miles south of the University. -
Logan International Airport
Logan (Boston) is 90 miles east of the University.
Transportation Services
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Valley Transporter
800-872-8752, provides airport transportation services. -
Seemo Shuttle
413-586-1120, provides shuttle service to and from Bradley, Logan, and New York airports. -
Exclusive Car Service Inc.
877-695-4665, provides private car services to and from Bradley, Logan, and New York airports. -
Bluebird Transportation
413-221-4512, provides airport shuttle and car services from Bradley, Logan, and JFK airports. -
Michael's Limousine & Transportation Service
800-533-8470, provides transportation services to and from Bradley, Logan, and JFK airports throughout the local area.
By Bus
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Greyhound
800-229-9424, serves Springfield, Mass. -
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority
413-586-5806 local service is free to students during the school year. -
Peter Pan Bus Lines
800-343-999, services Amherst, Mass.
By Train
- Amtrak for schedules, or call 800-872-7245