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University of Massachusetts - TransportationCollege Prowler3.46
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Quick StatsBest Ways to Get Around TownHow to Get to the Airport
- A cab ride to the airport costs too much; borrow a friend's car.
- Directions for Driving Route 9 West I-91 South Take Exit #40 Take CT-75 Exit towards Poquonock/Suffield Turn right on Ella Grasso Turnpike Follow signs
College Prowler Take
The public transportation system at UMass and in Amherst virtually balances out the substandard parking situation. On campus, the bus stops are strategically located near classroom buildings, dormitories, libraries, and dining halls, and are frequented by a bus about every five to ten minutes. UMass shuttles are available for physically disabled persons and will go everywhere on campus. The best part is you don’t need a bus schedule because destinations are electronically displayed on each bus. Taxi’s are convenient if you need to get somewhere in the immediate area—if you don’t feel like walking. Luckily, because so many students do bring their cars to school, the chances of you being able to catch a ride with someone else or borrow a friend’s car are pretty good. In fact, the transportation here is so good that seeing a hitchhiker means you get to make a wish. Everything at UMass is only an arm’s length away. An advantage of living in a fraternity or sorority house is that you are equidistant from both campus and the center of town, both of which are within walking distance. Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
ames4140 says: University of Massachusetts 2013 Psychology  |
The Bus Is Your Best Friend
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I started using the bus as soon as I got to UMass and it was absolutely the best decision ever. It really helps you out when you want to get to the opposite side of campus, or up the giant hill in central. It's especially helpful when you just don't feel like walking to class because UMass is a significantly large campus and walking can sometimes take a while. There are aslo buses that go out of town and to the other 4 colleges around the area and it's all free, as long as you show your ID!
Transportation: February 05, 2010
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kdelcamp says: University of Massachusetts 2013 Other |
Buses are free and convenient
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There is a campus shuttle I use daily that is free to any student at my college and the other five college students. During the week, a bus will come every 15 minutes- very convenient!
Transportation: February 03, 2010
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nobody3311 says: University of Massachusetts 2013 Social Sciences |
PVTA Buses Are Fantastic
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The Pioneer Valley Buses are great. Not only do they service the UMass campus, they go to the neighboring Amherst, Smith, Hampshire and Mount Holyoke colleges. They buses are also free to college students which adds to their overall greatness. They are typically on time too.
Transportation: December 13, 2009
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ccorthell says: University of Massachusetts 2012 Other |
A Sweet Deal
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its really a sweet deal, any student or faculty member with a five college ID ride the PVTA for free. the pvta is the second largest free transit system in the world.
Transportation: December 13, 2009
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mfuller says: University of Massachusetts 2012 Arts, Visual and Performing |
Lots of Bus Routes
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Lots of bus routes! Very useful for around campus, downtown and route 9. Unforunately they are a hassel on the weekends when everyone is trying to get to parties! Not fun being sandwiched between two really drunk people. Good they have cops on the buses for these times though. Makes you feel more safe!
Transportation: December 13, 2009
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On-Campus Transportation
The Five-College Van Service (413) 545-2498
www.umass.edu/campus_services/transit UMass Transit Service (413) 545-0056
Public Transportation
Pick up bus schedules from the Campus Center Information Desk. Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) (413) 781-7882 www.pvta.com
Greyhound
This bus stops at UMass.Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Campus Center Office or the Southwest Hampden Dining Common. Buses stop in front of the Fine Arts Center at Haigis Mall. Peter Pan Campus Center 79 S Pleasant St. (413) 256-0431
Amtrak
The Amtrak train station is approximately 19 miles from campus. Springfield Amtrak Train Station 66 Lyman St., Springfield (413) 785-4230 www.amtrak.com
Airport
BDL is 44 miles away from UMass, which is approximately 1 hour of driving time.
Most Recent Contributing Author
Name: Danielle Muise
Hometown: Medway, MA
Major: Marketing and Communication Disorders Fun Fact: Sophomore
Plays and writes music
Member of the UMass Marching Band
Involved in student programming through House Council
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