Getting to Amherst

Amherst is easily reached from airports in Hartford, CT (less than 1-hour drive) and Boston, MA (2-hour drive).

You may choose to rent a car. Driving instructions and a map are provided.

Bus and train service from major airports is also available. Additional information about bus and train schedules and fares is available.

From Bradley International Airport (Hartford, CT)

Route 91 North to Exit 19 (Northampton/Amherst)- Right onto Route 9 and go approximately 4.5 miles to Route 116 North (left turn at the lights). 1 mile to UMass Exit- Right at the end of the ramp onto Massachusetts Avenue.

From Boston Logan Airport (Boston, MA)

Mass Turnpike (Route 90 West to Exit 4 (West Springfield)- onto Route 91 North to Exit 19 (Northampton/Amherst). Right onto Route 9 and go approximately 4.5 miles to Route 116 North (turn left at the lights), then 1 mile to UMass Exit- Right at the end of the ramp onto Massachusetts Avenue.

From the North

Route 91 South to Exit 25. At the end of the ramp turn left and follow the road to the intersection- turn right onto routes 5 & 10 South- go 1 mile then left onto Route 116 South, then 8 miles to UMass Exit- Left at the end of the ramp onto Massachusetts Avenue.

From the West

Mass Pike (Route 90) East to Exit 4 (West Springfield) onto Route 91. North to Exit 19 (Northampton/Amherst)- Right onto Route 9 and go approximately 4.5 miles to Route 116 North (turn left at the lights), then 1 mile to UMass Exit. Right at the end of the ramp onto Massachusetts Avenue.

Meeting registration will be at the Murray D. Lincoln Campus Center.