Student rides
Hampshire College rides home, airport runs & game day
Amherst, Massachusetts· four-year· under 1,000 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Amherst and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
Amherst connects to the relay grid near Springfield, MA (16 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Amherst → Albany, NY82 mi · $10–$20
- Amherst → Boston, MA93 mi · $10–$20
- Amherst → Concord, NH108 mi · $15–$25
- Amherst → New York, NY140 mi · $20–$30
- Amherst → Barnstable Town, MA140 mi · $20–$30
- Amherst → Portland, ME186 mi · $25–$45
- Amherst → Scranton, PA192 mi · $25–$45
- Amherst → Burlington, VT194 mi · $25–$45
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Amherst
Hampshire College student travel FAQ
- How do Hampshire College students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Amherst bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from Amherst cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.