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The School for Social Work is
located in Northampton, a lively town of 30,000 in the
Connecticut River valley of western Massachusetts.
From the
South: Northampton is on Route I-91 in Massachusetts.
Take Exit 18, and follow Route 5 north into the center
of town. Turn left onto Route 9. Go straight through
the first set of traffic lights, and bear left
at the second (Route 66, West Street). The School for
Social Work is on your right, in Lilly Hall.
Parking is available on West Street.
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. Then follow
the same directions as above from Route 9 to campus.
From the East or West via the Massachusetts Turnpike: Northampton
is on Route I-91 North (Mass Pike exit 4). Once on I-91,
follow the directions above for visitors from the south.
Peter Pan, Greyhound
and Vermont Transit 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. Smith is a 10-minute walk or a short taxi
ride from the bus station. Call (413) 586-1030 for bus
schedules.
Amtrak -- (800) 872-7245
-- runs trains to Springfield. From Springfield you can
take a bus or get van service to Northampton from Valley
Transporter. Valley Transporter requires advance reservations;
call (413) 253-1350 or, from the airports or outside the
413 area code, (800) 872-8752.
The closest airport
is Bradley International. It is served by most major airlines
and is located about 35 miles south of Northampton near
Hartford, Connecticut. Flying into Bradley rather than
to Boston's Logan Airport gives you a shorter drive to
Northampton and spares you city traffic congestion.
Limousines, buses and rental
cars are available at the airport. Transportation to Smith
from the Boston or Hartford airports is also available
from Valley Transporter or Michael's Limousine Services.
Valley Transporter can be reached at (413) 253-1350, or
from outside the 413 area code dial (800) 872-8752. Michael's
Limousine Services can be reached at (413) 583-6392 or
(800) 533-8470. |
