Travel Information

The University of Massachusetts is situated in Amherst (Western Massachusetts), about 2 hours drive from Boston and 3 hours drive from New York city   The closest airports are Bradley International at Hartford, Connecticut (about 1 hours drive) and Logan International at Boston, Massachusetts (about 2 hours drive).   The most flexible way to get to UMASS is by hiring a car, but public transport is also available. Driving instructions and information about public transport can be found below.

Directions for Drivers

From I-91 northbound, use exit 19 at Northampton and follow Route 9 east to Route 116 north.

From I-91 southbound, use exit 25 and follow Route 116 south.

From the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) westbound, use exit 8 at Palmer, following Route 32 south to Palmer, Route 20 west, Route 181 north to Belchertown, and Route 9 west to Amherst.

From the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) eastbound, use exit 4 onto I-91 northbound and then follow I-91 northbound directions above

Parking. Please park in the Lincoln Campus Center Parking Garage. Shuttle transportation will be provided to the Mullins Center.

Map of Campus Highlighting Campus Center, Parking Garage & Mullins Center

Public Transportation to UMass

By Air. Bradley International Airport (Hartford/Springfield) is 45 miles south of UMass. Logan International Airport (Boston) is 90 miles to the east.

By Bus/Limousine. Peter Pan Bus Lines have bus services from Logan airport and from Bradley airport to the University of Massachusetts (1-800-343-9999). The Valley Transporter provides a limousine door-to-door service but is more expensive (1-800-237-8747).