Springfield Union Station to Amherst College
Plain directions from Springfield Union Station to Amherst College, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Springfield Union Station to Amherst College
- PVTA Springfield-Northampton Express
- PVTA Northampton-Hadley-Amherst
- Walk about 3 min to Springfield Union StationFrom Springfield Union Station
- Take the PVTA Springfield-Northampton Express busAbout 30 min
- Change at Academy of Music
- Take the PVTA Northampton-Hadley-Amherst busAbout 42 min
- Get off at Amherst College
- Walk about 4 min to Amherst College
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Walk about 3 min to Springfield Union Station, then take the PVTA Springfield-Northampton Express bus to Academy of Music, then the PVTA Northampton-Hadley-Amherst bus to Amherst College, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 100 minutes (90-110 min depending on the connection). On weekdays the PVTA Northampton-Hadley-Amherst bus runs about every 40 min during the day.
Get the live route from Union Station to Amherst College
Step by step
- From Springfield Union Station, walk about 3 min to Springfield Union Station.
- At Springfield Union Station, take the PVTA Springfield-Northampton Express bus.
- Ride about 30 min and get off at Academy of Music.
- At Academy of Music, change to the PVTA Northampton-Hadley-Amherst bus.
- Ride about 42 min and get off at Amherst College.
- Walk about 4 min to Amherst College.
Other ways to go
- Walk about 3 min to Liberty / Dwight, then take the PVTA Holyoke-Springfield via Chicopee bus to Holyoke Transportation Center, the PVTA Holyoke-South Hadley bus to Stone Shelter, then the PVTA Mount Holyoke / UMass bus to Amherst College, and walk about 4 min: about 106 min.
- Take the PVTA Holyoke-Springfield via Holyoke Mall bus to Highland / Prospect, the PVTA Holyoke-South Hadley bus to Stone Shelter, then the PVTA Mount Holyoke / UMass bus to Amherst College, and walk about 4 min: about 106 min.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times and gives you the one that gets you there first.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 6:00 am | 9:25 pm | About every 40 min | About 100 min |
| Saturday | 7:30 am | 9:00 pm | About every 30 min | About 87 min |
| Sunday | 7:00 am | 8:00 pm | About once an hour | About 110 min |
First and last trip are when the first bus of the trip leaves Springfield Union Station, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for the PVTA Northampton-Hadley-Amherst bus (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Springfield Union Station at 9:25 pm and gets to Amherst College around 11:32 pm, using Amtrak's Valley Flyer and PVTA Northampton-Hadley-Amherst bus. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 9:00 pm, and on Sunday nights at 8:00 pm. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Amherst College is on the south side of the Amherst town common.
What it costs
- PVTA. PVTA sets its own fares. Check PVTA before you go.
Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.
Springfield Union Station to Amherst College: common questions
How do I get from Springfield Union Station to Amherst College by public transit?
Walk about 3 min to Springfield Union Station, then take the PVTA Springfield-Northampton Express bus to Academy of Music, then the PVTA Northampton-Hadley-Amherst bus to Amherst College, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 100 minutes (90-110 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Springfield Union Station to Amherst College?
About 100 minutes on the main route, or 90-110 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Academy of Music. Walk about 3 min to Springfield Union Station, then take the PVTA Springfield-Northampton Express bus to Academy of Music, then the PVTA Northampton-Hadley-Amherst bus to Amherst College, and walk about 4 min.
How often does the PVTA Northampton-Hadley-Amherst bus run?
About every 40 min on weekdays during the day, about every 30 min on Saturdays and about once an hour on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Springfield Union Station to Amherst College?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Springfield Union Station at 9:25 pm and gets to Amherst College around 11:32 pm, using Amtrak's Valley Flyer and PVTA Northampton-Hadley-Amherst bus. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 9:00 pm, and on Sunday nights at 8:00 pm.
Related routes
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Official sources
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Published October 30, 2026. Times were computed from the fall 2026 MBTA schedule (2026-11-04 for weekdays). Service changes, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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