This page provides detailed information for Amtrak’s station stop in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Contents
Station and rail service overview
Local and regional bus Connections
Taxi and rental car information
Station and rail service overview
Northampton station
170 Pleasant St
Northampton, MA
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GPS Address | 100 Railroad Ave, Northampton, MA
Amtrak Customer Service
1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245)
• Covered high–level platform ♿
• No ticket office
• No restrooms
Amtrak service
Valley Flyer
• Greenfield – Northampton – Springfield – Hartford – New Haven1
Vermonter
• Vermont – Northampton – New York – Washington
1 With scheduled connections with Amtrak and Metro-North in New Haven
Special note
The Deck Bar — a seasonal outdoor cabana-style restaurant and bar — is located steps away from the boarding platform.
The historic Union Station building which in years past was the main station in Northampton is currently privately owned.
Parking
Option 1
Union Station parking lot
170 Pleasant St (adjacent to the station platform)
Hours of operation | 24 hours a day
Please note | The parking control gate at this lot is not being used at the moment. If there is no gate attendant this means that you can park for free.
If there is a gate attendant follow the instructions of the attendant to access the lot. There should be no charge to enter the lot if you are simply picking someone up or dropping someone off at the station.
Option 2
E. John Gare Parking Garage
85 Hampton Ave
$0.75 / hour
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Hours of operation | 24 hours a day
Directions for walking from the garage to the station
Google Maps
Local and regional bus Connections
The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) provides service within Northampton and the surrounding area.
Click on one of the links below to view the options for travel between the station and,
Note | these links will take you to transit information on Google Maps. You will need to select the appropriate departure time/date on the site. You may also wish to change the starting point or destination.
PVTA Northampton routes
| G73E | Brennan Express Springfield Northampton via Holyoke Mall |
| 39E | Smith / Mount Holyoke Express |
| R41 | Northampton / Easthampton / HCC / Holyoke Mall |
| R42 | Northampton / Williamsburg / VA Hospital |
| B43 | Northampton / Hadley / Amherst |
| R44 | Florence Heights via King St and Bridge St |
| B48 | Northampton / Holyoke via Route 5 |
| 39 | Smith / Hampshire |
| NE | Nashawannuck Express |
Bike share station
ValleyBike Share’s dock at the Northampton station is located on the bike path, near Pleasant Street.
For information visit the ValleyBike Share website.
Taxi and rental car information
A listing of services can be found on the link below.
Taxi and rideshare services list | Trains In The Valley
Rental cars
Enterprise Rent-a-Car in Northampton
24 North King St
Northampton, MA
413-586-5177
Hours | Mon-Fri 8 AM – 6 PM and Sat 9 AM – 1 PM
Enterprise offers a free pickup and drop off service during business hours.
To schedule your pick-up time we recommend that you call the local Enterprise office the day before your scheduled arrival in Northampton.
Visitor information
Explore Northampton on Tripadvisor
The Weekender — Northampton
Tripadvisor | March 2022
See also
Amtrak travel options in the region
Amtrak’s East-West Rail Service in Massachusetts
Hartford Line (Springfield – Hartford – New Haven)
A footnote
The station platform in Northampton is owned by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). If you have any concerns regarding the platform please contact MassDOT Rail & Transit Division by calling 857-368-4636.
Page last updated: January 15, 2023
Page last reviewed: April 13, 2022