University of Massachusetts - Amherst
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The public transportation systems at UMass and in Amherst balance out the substandard parking situation. On campus, the bus stops are strategically located near classroom buildings, dining halls, dormitories, and libraries and are frequented by a bus approximately every five to ten minutes. UMass shuttles go everywhere on campus, and are also accommodating to physically disabled students. It’s a little difficult to get information from the UMass Transit hotline, but schedules are posted online and at every bus stop, and each bus has its destination posted on the front and back. Taxis are an option if you need to get somewhere in the immediate area but are pricey compared to the free and reliable UMass Transit and PVTA.

If you don’t bring your own car to UMass, don’t worry. Since so many students bring a vehicle to school, the chances of being able to catch a ride with someone or borrow a friend’s car are pretty high. Ride-sharing is the most convenient form of long-distance transportation, or if you don’t have a car and can’t find a ride with anyone else, it is easy to get a ticket for the Peter Pan bus. For extra-long distances, the Bradley International Airport is 45 minutes away in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.

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Transportation at University of Massachusetts - Amherst

luke246

Business Management '15

5.0

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Buses Are Great

The bus system runs from morning to night at UMass and goes almost everywhere. You can catch a bus to target, the town of Amherst, north hampton, a wide variety of places. Since you can only park your car in certain lots, buses are sometimes the best option on this huge campus.

May 01, 2012

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Transportation at University of Massachusetts - Amherst

rosielorien

Anthropology and Archaeology '15

4.6

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PVTA Is GREAT!

The bus lines are super convenient and run very frequently.

Apr 09, 2012

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Transportation at University of Massachusetts - Amherst

MeggyLong

Political Science and Government '14

4.6

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Awesome

I use the bus system everyday. It is impossible to get around campus without using them. They are easy to use and they are usually on time. I could not get to and from class as quickly without them!

Feb 28, 2012

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