Springfield Union Station to Mount Holyoke College
The bus route from Springfield Union Station to Mount Holyoke College: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Springfield Union Station to Mount Holyoke College
- PVTA Springfield-Northampton Express
- PVTA Holyoke-South Hadley
- Walk about 3 min to Springfield Union StationFrom Springfield Union Station
- Take the PVTA Springfield-Northampton Express busAbout 12 min
- Change at Holyoke Mall
- Take the PVTA Holyoke-South Hadley busAbout 39 min
- Get off at Park Street
- Walk about 9 min to Mount Holyoke 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 Holyoke Mall, then the PVTA Holyoke-South Hadley bus to Park Street, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 76 minutes. On weekdays the PVTA Springfield-Northampton Express bus runs about once an hour during the day.
Get the live route from Union Station to Mount Holyoke
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 12 min and get off at Holyoke Mall.
- At Holyoke Mall, change to the PVTA Holyoke-South Hadley bus.
- Ride about 39 min and get off at Park Street.
- Walk about 9 min to Mount Holyoke 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, then the PVTA Holyoke-South Hadley bus to Park Street, and walk about 9 min: about 75 min.
- Take the PVTA Holyoke-Springfield via Holyoke Mall bus to Highland / Prospect, then the PVTA Holyoke-South Hadley bus to Park Street, and walk about 9 min: about 75 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 | 6:00 pm | About once an hour | About 76 min |
| Saturday | 7:00 am | 6:30 pm | About every 90 min | About 76 min |
| Sunday | 7:30 am | 4:30 pm | About every 90 min | About 66 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 Springfield-Northampton Express bus (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Springfield Union Station at 6:00 pm and gets to Mount Holyoke College around 7:13 pm. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 6:30 pm, and on Sunday nights at 4:30 pm. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Mount Holyoke College is in South Hadley Center.
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 Mount Holyoke College: common questions
How do I get from Springfield Union Station to Mount Holyoke College by public transit?
Walk about 3 min to Springfield Union Station, then take the PVTA Springfield-Northampton Express bus to Holyoke Mall, then the PVTA Holyoke-South Hadley bus to Park Street, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 76 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Springfield Union Station to Mount Holyoke College?
About 76 minutes on the main route.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Holyoke Mall. Walk about 3 min to Springfield Union Station, then take the PVTA Springfield-Northampton Express bus to Holyoke Mall, then the PVTA Holyoke-South Hadley bus to Park Street, and walk about 9 min.
How often does the PVTA Springfield-Northampton Express bus run?
About once an hour on weekdays during the day, about every 90 min on Saturdays and about every 90 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Springfield Union Station to Mount Holyoke College?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Springfield Union Station at 6:00 pm and gets to Mount Holyoke College around 7:13 pm. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 6:30 pm, and on Sunday nights at 4:30 pm.
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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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