The Five College campuses -- Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke and Smith colleges and the University of Massachusetts Amherst -- are linked by a daily bus service during the academic year. Some routes include stops at local towns and shopping centers, others are free to anyone with an ID from a Five College campus during the academic year. There are also several apps that will help you find the best route to get you where you want to go. Watch this video to learn how to use the Five College/Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA)  bus system. You can also find the UMass Amherst PTVA bus route schedule here or visit the PVTA website to find route information for the Five College area and the Connecticut River Valley region of western Massachusetts.