Airports
Schoephoester Road, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
Although it’s in Connecticut, Bradley is the closest airport to Northampton (only about 40 miles). It is a small airport and only services a limited number of airlines, the largest of which include Southwest, Delta, and JetBlue. Airport code BDL.
860-292-2000 www.bradleyairport.com
1 Harborside Drive, East Boston, MA 02128
Logan is New England’s largest airport and will offer the most options for airlines and flights. However, it is about 100 miles from Northampton. Airport code BOS.
800-235-6246 www.massport.com/logan-airport
Car Rentals
Rental agencies servicing Bradley
*On-airport location
Rental agencies servicing Logan
*On-airport location. All rental car companies serving Boston Logan now operate out of the consolidated Rental Car Center (a four-level garage at the airport).
Other Transportation
Amtrak runs trains to Springfield. From Springfield you can take a bus or get van service to Northampton from Valley Transporter (requires advance reservations).
800-872-7245 www.amtrak.com
Peter Pan and Greyhound serve the area. Most routes go to the main bus terminal in Springfield, where you can catch another bus to Northampton. Buses run almost hourly between Springfield and Northampton.
800-343-9999 www.peterpanbus.com
800-231-2222 www.greyhound.com
The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) serves Northampton with public bus transportation within the City and to surrounding towns in the Pioneer Valley (with direct service to Amherst, Easthampton, Williamsburg, Holyoke, and Greenfield). PVTA runs regular buses between the Five Colleges (Smith College, Mt. Holyoke College, Amherst College, Hampshire College, and the University of Massachusetts).
413-781-7882 www.pvta.com
Taxis and Shuttles
Approved and licensed by the City of Northampton
Paradise City Car Service
221 Pine Street, Suite 104/143
Florence, MA 01062
413-585-8294
www.aarons-paradise.com
Cosmic Cab Company
Local and airport service
78 Conz Street Rear
Northampton, MA 01060
413-230-6119
www.cosmiccabnorthampton.com
GoGreen Cab Co.
Local and airport service
2 Conz Street, #34
Northampton, MA 01060
413-586-0707
www.gogreencabnoho.com
Driving Directions
From the hotel
Turn left out of the Quality Inn parking onto Conz Street. Take the third left onto Old South Street, then turn right onto New South Street (Route 10). At the light, turn left onto Route 9 (Main Street). Go straight through three traffic lights, turning left into Smith's main entrance (College Lane) shortly after the third set. The Conference Center is the long white building ahead on the right.
From the South
Northampton is off Route I-91 in Massachusetts. Take Exit 18, and follow Route 5 North into the center of town. Turn left onto Route 9 (Main Street). Go straight through four traffic lights, turning left into Smith’s main entrance (College Lane) shortly after the fourth set. The Conference Center is the long white building ahead on the right.
From the North
From I-91 South, take Exit 20, and follow onto Route 5 south into the center of town. At the intersection of Route 5 and Route 9 (Main Street), turn right onto Route 9. Go straight through four traffic lights, turning left into Smith’s main entrance (College Lane) shortly after the fourth set. The Conference Center is the long white building ahead on the right.
From East or West via Route 90
Northampton is off Route I-91 in Massachusetts (Massachusetts Turnpike Exit 4). Take Exit 18 off 91, and follow Route 5 north into the center of town. Turn left onto Route 9 (Main Street). Go straight through four traffic lights, turning left into Smith’s main entrance (College Lane) shortly after the fourth set. The Conference Center is the long white building ahead on the right.
Parking
Free parking will be available outside of Sage Hall, the Ainsworth Gymnasium, and the Indoor Track & Tennis Center (see Campus Map). Guests may park in any faculty/staff or visitor spaces found throughout the Smith College campus during the weekend (even those that say “Permit Parking”). Metered parking can also be found on the edges of campus and throughout downtown Northampton ($0.50 to $0.75 per hour; free after 6pm). All of these options are within walking distance to the Conference Center.