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Springfield Union Station to Smith College

The bus route from Springfield Union Station to Smith College: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.

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Springfield Union Station to Smith College

Trip timeabout39min
How oftenAbout every 30 min
  • PVTA Springfield-Northampton Express
  1. Walk about 3 min to Springfield Union StationFrom Springfield Union Station
  2. Take the PVTA Springfield-Northampton Express busAbout 30 min
  3. Get off at Academy of Music
  4. Walk about 6 min to Smith 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, and walk about 6 min. The trip takes about 39 minutes. On weekdays the PVTA Springfield-Northampton Express bus runs about every 30 min during the day.

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Step by step

  1. From Springfield Union Station, walk about 3 min to Springfield Union Station.
  2. At Springfield Union Station, take the PVTA Springfield-Northampton Express bus.
  3. Ride about 30 min and get off at Academy of Music.
  4. Walk about 6 min to Smith College.

Times and frequency

DayFirst tripLast tripHow often (daytime)Trip time
Monday-Friday6:00 am9:25 pmAbout every 30 minAbout 39 min
Saturday7:00 am9:00 pmAbout every 30 minAbout 38 min
Sunday7:00 am8:00 pmAbout every 30 minAbout 38 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.

Late at night

On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Springfield Union Station at 9:25 pm and gets to Smith College around 10:23 pm, using Amtrak's Valley Flyer. 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.

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What it costs

Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.

Springfield Union Station to Smith College: common questions

How do I get from Springfield Union Station to Smith College by public transit?

Walk about 3 min to Springfield Union Station, then take the PVTA Springfield-Northampton Express bus to Academy of Music, and walk about 6 min. The trip takes about 39 minutes.

How long does it take to get from Springfield Union Station to Smith College?

About 39 minutes on the main route.

Do I have to change buses?

No. The PVTA Springfield-Northampton Express bus goes all the way, so it's one ride.

How often does the PVTA Springfield-Northampton Express bus run?

About every 30 min on weekdays during the day, about every 30 min on Saturdays and about every 30 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.

What time is the last bus from Springfield Union Station to Smith College?

On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Springfield Union Station at 9:25 pm and gets to Smith College around 10:23 pm, using Amtrak's Valley Flyer. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 9:00 pm, and on Sunday nights at 8:00 pm.

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Official sources

Cobblehop is independent and isn't affiliated with these agencies or operators. Schedules on this page come from MBTA/MassDOT public data. Check their pages for the latest schedules and service changes:

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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