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Directions to Berkshire Hills Music Academy

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By Car

From the south: Travel north on Interstate 91, to Route 202 (Exit 16, Holyoke/South Hadley). Head north on 202 through Holyoke; cross the Connecticut River, and go around the rotary to the exit marked South Hadley Center-Amherst, Route 116 north. The Academy is on your left, approximately 3 miles from the 202 exit onto 116 north (0.4 miles past South Hadley Center). When you see the sign for the Skinner Museum on the right, look for a low stone wall to begin on the left. The driveway is on the left marked with our sign. Turn into the driveway. It is a yellow painted estate set off from the road, behind the stone wall.

From the north: Travel south on Interstate 91, take Exit 16, and follow the directions above.

From the Massachusetts Turnpike, east or west: Take Exit 5 (Holyoke/Chicopee) and after the tollbooth bear to the right. At the end of the ramp (traffic-light), turn left onto Route 33 for five miles to Route 116. Turn right onto 116 north and drive approximately 2 miles to the Academy, which will be on your left (0.4 miles past South Hadley Center). When you see the sign for the Skinner Museum on the right, look for a low stone wall to begin on the left. The driveway is on the left marked with our sign. Turn into the driveway. It is a yellow painted estate set off from the road, behind the stone wall.

By Train

The Amtrak station nearest to South Hadley is in Springfield, Massachusetts. Call Amtrak at 800-872-7245 for ticket prices and schedules. You can reach South Hadley by Peter Pan Bus Lines, van/car service (see below), or taxi.

By Plane

Bradley International Airport, serving Hartford, Connecticut, and Springfield, Massachusetts, is 34 miles (45 minutes by car) south of South Hadley on Interstate 91.

Bus service between Bradley and South Hadley, via transfer in Springfield, is offered by Peter Pan. Call 800-237-8747 for schedules and rates.

Van/car service is the easiest and most direct way to reach the Academy, but you must call in advance for reservations. Valley Transporter (800-872-8752 or 413-733-9700 in Massachusetts) picks up at Terminals A and B. Another car/van service offering direct transport to the Academy is Exclusive Limousine Service at 1-877-695-4665 or 413-533-1286.

By Bus

Peter Pan offers service from Boston and New York City to South Hadley, with transfers in Springfield. For schedules and rate information, call 800-237-8747.  Greyhound bus also offers services across the country, visit their website for more information.

 

 

 

 

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