Getting to UMass Dartmouth from nearby airports
There are several ways to get to UMass Dartmouth from the surrounding airports (Logan Airport in Boston, MA, and TF Green Airport in Warwick, Rhode Island--The airport is designated as PVD for Providence, but it's really in the nearby suburb of Warwick!) Here is some information to help you decide how to get here!
Peter Pan Buses
You can get to UMass Dartmouth in two different ways with Peter Pan Buses. For scheduled times and prices, visit: peterpanbus.com (You will be prompted to put in destination and departure locations)
To New Bedford
When prompted for origin and destination at the above link, enter either "Boston Logan Airport MA" or "TF Green AIRP RI" (depending on which airport you are coming from) for origin and "New Bedford MA" for destination. When arriving in New Bedford, you can take a SRTA bus to the University. Click on the words "New Bedford/Fall River" on the map for route information.
To Fall River
When prompted for origin and destination at the above link, enter either "Boston Logan Airport MA" or "TF Green AIRP RI" (depending on which airport you are coming from) for origin and "Fall River MA" for destination. From the Fall River bus station you can take the SRTA bus line to the University. Click on the words "Fall River/New Bedford" on the map for route information.
Airport Shuttle
There are plenty of companies in and near New Bedford that provide airport transportation service. The shuttles will pick you up at Logan International Airport and drop you off at your destination.
Taxi
Taxis are not recommended for traveling from an airport to UMass Dartmouth--they can be very costly. Take public transportation instead!
Fall River Taxi
If you arrive in Fall River after the bus lines stop running, you may need to take a taxi to your lodging. Fall River Taxi is one taxi service based in Fall River, and their number is 508-673-5843. On average, the cost is $25 USD for a ride from the Fall River bus terminal to UMass Dartmouth. There may be other taxi services posted in or around the bus terminal. It is customary to give a gratuity or "tip"; that is, a small amount of extra money in addition to the fare.
Blue Bird Taxi
Blue Bird Taxi is a service based in New Bedford. They currently offer a flat rate of $12 USD for UMass Dartmouth students, for any pick up point in the City of New Bedford to the campus, or the campus to any point in the City of New Bedford, but with no stops in between. Their phone number is 508-999-1124. It is customary to give a gratuity or "tip"; that is, a small amount of extra money in addition to the fare.
Getting around campus and the local area
Corsair shuttle
A free on-campus Corsair Shuttle service helps you travel throughout campus and the immediate local area. Learn more at Campus Transportation
Renting a car
Zipcar
Zipcar is a car sharing service with cars available on campus
Contact Information
Website: zipcar.com/umassd
Hertz
- No annual fee
- Self-service access to cars 24/7
- Low Hourly and daily rates, not include gas and insurance
- Reserve online or using your mobile device – in seconds
- Good for the environment
Contact Information
Tel: (508) 993-3864, (800) 654-3131; (508) 993-4863 (Fax)
Address: 125 Faunce Corner Rd Ste A North Dartmouth, MA 02747
Website: hertz.com
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
- No annual fee
- Self-service access to cars 24/7
- Low Hourly and daily rates, not include gas and insurance
- Reserve online or using your mobile device – in seconds
- Good for the environment
Contact Information
Tel: (508) 999-4060
Address: 13 Faunce Corner Road, No Dartmouth, MA 02760
Website: enterprise.com
Alternative transportation services
Uber and Lyft are transportation services that connect driver-partners with riders through a smartphone app. In cities where Uber and Lyft operate, you can use the app to request a ride. When a nearby driver-partner accepts your request, your app displays an estimated time of arrival for the driver-partner heading to your pickup location.
