Visitors have numerous options for getting to Northampton, which include by air, car, train and bus.

            Most visitors who choose to fly into Massachusetts en route to Northampton will land at The Bradley International Airport, which is located around 35 miles south in the city of Windsor Locks.  There are a good number of daily incoming flights from cities all around the nation, as well as a few from major international locations.  There are numerous Car Rental Agencies based around this airport.  First time visitors to the country should check out this Driving in United States (page before deciding to get behind the wheel of a car.  Another option is to fly into the Logan International Airport (the state’s largest airport), which is located about two hours away in Boston. 

            The Greyhound Bus Company has hundreds of routes that connect cities all around the United States, Mexico, and Canada.  There is a bus station in the city of Northampton.  Although a bit cheaper, cross country bus fares have become comparable to plane fares, so research both options if price is an issue. 

            Traveling across the country by train can be a great way to see the changing landscape.   The Amtrak Railway Company has hundreds of routes across the continental United States.   The closest train station to Northampton is located in Boston, about a two hour drive away.