All Five College Bus Routes to be Covered During Spring 2022 Semester

The Five College campuses will see a return to bus service on all regular routes during the spring 2022 semester. Students, faculty and staff at Five College campuses may ride Five College buses for free during the academic year and should be prepared to show their campus ID if asked. 

Riders will be required to wear a face mask, as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has extended the face mask requirement for individuals across all transportation networks throughout the United States, including at airports, onboard commercial aircraft, on over-the-road buses, and on commuter bus and rail systems through March 18.

Service on Five College Bus Routes for Spring 2022

The following is an update on expected bus service for the spring 2022 semester. Ongoing updates can be found on the bus page of the Five College website, and at pvta.com. 

The B43 resumed its school-year schedule between Smith, UMass, and Amherst, with stops at the Hampshire Mall in Hadley on Sunday, Jan. 23. It runs late into the evening and on weekends throughout the year, with a different schedule when school is not in session. 

On Monday, Jan. 24, the 38 resumed its school-year schedule between UMass, Amherst, Hampshire and Mount Holyoke, operating late into the evening and on weekends. It is free to all when it runs, and it only runs during the academic year.

The route 39 service between Hampshire and Smith, with weekend service to the Hampshire Mall, is currently being offered by Michael’s Limousine service. 

The  39E has resumed its express run between Mount Holyoke and Smith Colleges, operating during the day during the week when classes are in session. It is free and only available to riders with an ID from a Five College campus.

The R29 will continue its regular route between UMass and the City of Holyoke Transit Station, with stops at Amherst, Hampshire, and Mount Holyoke Colleges. It also has stops at the Holyoke Mall, and at Union Station in downtown Springfield. It runs during the day seven days a week, including when school is not in session.

Anyone with questions about Five College area bus service should contact Kevin Kennedy, kkennedy@fivecolleges.edu, 413-542-4017