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Vipassana Meditation Center – Dhamma Dharā

Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin

Massachusetts, USA

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Getting Here

Region MapDhamma Dharā is located in the town of Shelburne, Massachusetts, approximately 6 miles west of the the town of Greenfield, 6 miles east of the village of Shelburne Falls, in the western part of the state.

Our address is:

386 Colrain-Shelburne Road
Shelburne, MA 01370, USA

On Travel Arrangements

Please make all of your travel plans (to and from) before arriving at the center, as you will not have access to your cell phone from the time the course begins until after the course is completed. Please ensure that your departure time from the Center is after 7:30AM. This will allow adequate time for the closing of the course on the final day. Students should make proper travel arrangements, allowing sufficient time for travel to and from bus and train stations and airports. If you have any difficulty, please do not hesitate to contact us at rides@dhara.dhamma.org.

Dhamma Dharā has no affiliation with any of the travel services listed on this page. Please send corrections to rides@dhara.dhamma.org.

Ridesharing

For students already enrolled in a course, or considering applying for a course: Ride Share information will be included in your acceptance letter. If you would like to offer a ride to other students, please visit the Vipassana Rideshare Board for Dhamma Dharā using the link found in your acceptance letter.

By Car

Google Maps directions to the Vipassana Meditation Center.

There is a parking lot on site where you can park your vehicle for the duration of the course.

  • From BOSTON: (2 hours) Either take Interstate 90 West (Mass. Turnpike) to Interstate 91 and head north on I-91 to Exit 43 (Mohawk Trail), or take Route 2 West to I-91 and head south to Exit 43 (Mohawk Trail).  Then follow the map below.
  • From NEW YORK: (4 hours) Take Interstate 95 North, then Interstate 91 North to Exit 43 (Mohawk Trail). in Massachusetts, and then follow the map below. By bus, take Peter Pan to Springfield, then switch over to Vermont Transit, to Greenfield. See below for additions information.
    Google Maps directions from New York City to the Vipassana Meditation Center
  • From MONTREAL: (5 hours) Cross the Champlain Bridge and take the Eastern Townships Autoroute 10 to Exit 22.  Then follow Autoroute 35 South through St. Jean and the Philipsburg border-crossing to U.S. Interstate 89 South.  At White River Junction, switch to Interstate 91 South, and in Massachusetts get off at Exit 43 onto Route 2 West (Mohawk Trail) and follow the map below.
  • From BRADLEY AIRPORT [BDL] (Hartford/Springfield): Google Maps directions from Bradley Airport to the Vipassana Meditation Center
  • From I-91 EXIT 43 in Massachusetts: Follow Route 2 West (Mohawk Trail) towards North Adams. After about three miles you will see a Shelburne Coffee Roasters coffee shop on your left. Take the very next right-hand turn onto Colrain-Shelburne Road, approximately 100 feet after the cafe. (Signs point to Colrain and Jacksonville, VT.) Follow this road for about two miles until you see the Vipassana Meditation Center sign on your left.

By Shuttle from NYC

Taxi Express is a company that runs a shuttle from Pennsylvania Station in New York City (31 Street and 8th Avenue) to the center. Reservations for the shuttle must be made at least 24 hours prior to the first day of the course. The shuttle arrives at the Vipassana Meditation Center at 4:00 pm on the day your course begins and picks you up at 9:00 am on the day the course ends. Contact rides@dhara.dhamma.org if you would like to take the shuttle or have any questions.

By Train

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Train Map

Note: This information was accurate as of August 5, 2016.
Students and Servers need to arrive at Dhamma Dharā by 5 pm.

Greenfield Amtrak Station (GFD)
(800) USA-RAIL amtrak.com
About 15 minutes driving time from Dhamma Dharā

  • 12 Olive Street, Greenfield, MA 01301
  • One arrival per day. Price and schedule may vary.
  • Once you arrive in Greenfield, an individual or group can take a 15 minute taxi directly to Dhamma Dhara (see taxi options below).
  • It is best for students to congregate and book a taxi together to save money. You are welcome to use the ride-share board for this purpose.

Springfield Amtrak Station (SPG)
(800) USA-RAIL amtrak.com About 50 minutes driving time from Dhamma Dharā

  • 66 Lyman Street, Springfield, MA 01103
  • The Amtrak station in Springfield, Massachusetts has several arrivals per day.
  • Requires a taxi drive to the center (see taxi options below).
  • Pioneer Valley Tours can be contacted at info@pioneervalleytours.com. They will provide quotes on group travel, maximum 10 people, within MA only.

By Bus

These companies provide service to Greenfield, MA (about 15 minutes from Dhamma Dharā by taxi), Amherst or Northampton, MA (about 30 minutes from Dhamma Dharā by taxi) and Springfield, MA (about 45 minutes from Dhamma Dharā by taxi). Please call them or check their website for travel info (see taxi options below). For an overview of bus (and train) options, we recommend visiting https://www.wanderu.com.

Greenfield Bus Station
About 15 minutes driving time from Dhamma Dharā

  • Located 5.5 miles away from Dhamma Dharā
  • There are several buses from NYC to Greenfield, MA.
  • Please be sure that your bus arrives in Greenfield BEFORE 4:30pm, so that you are able to arrive at the center in the 2-5pm registration period.

Amherst Bus Station
About 35 minutes driving time from Dhamma Dharā

  • Located 25 miles away from Dhamma Dharā
  • There are several Peter Pan buses from NYC to Amherst, MA.
  • From Amherst, one can hire a taxi service to get to the center (see taxi options below). Do not take any later bus as you will not be able to reach the center on time.
  • FRTA service twice a day from Amherst to Greenfield: http://frta.org/getting-around/schedules-maps/.
  • From the JWO Transit center in Greenfield, you can take a taxi to Dhamma Dharā (see taxi options below).

Northampton Bus Station
About 30 minutes driving time from Dhamma Dharā

  • Located 20 miles away from Dhamma Dharā
  • There are several Peter Pan buses from NYC to Northampton, MA.
  • From Northampton, you can hire a taxi service to get to the center. Do not take any later bus as you will not be able to reach the center on time (see taxi options below).
  • FRTA service several times a day from Northampton to Greenfield: http://frta.org/getting-around/schedules-maps/.
  • From the JWO Transit center in Greenfield, you can take a taxi to Dhamma Dharā (see taxi options below).

By Air

Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford, Connecticut
About 1 hour driving time from Dhamma Dharā

  • Closest Airport to Dhamma Dharā, about 60 miles away

Shuttle from the Bradley Airport
On each beginning day of a course, Valley Transporter offers a shuttle from Bradley Airport to The Vipassana Center. To book this ride, you must call 413-253-1350 (or toll free 800-872-8752) at least two days before the first day of courses. Valley Transporter also offers a return shuttle from The Center to Unions Station and Bradley on the last day of each course, leaving The Center at 9:00 am.

Taxi Express is a company that runs a shuttle from Pennsylvania Station in New York City (31 Street and 8th Avenue) to the center. Reservations for the shuttle must be made at least 24 hours prior to the first day of the course. The shuttle arrives at the Vipassana Meditation Center at 4:00 pm on the day your course begins and picks you up at 9:00 am on the day the course ends. Contact rides@dhara.dhamma.org if you would like to take the shuttle or have any questions.

Logan Airport (BOS) in Boston, Massachusetts
About 2.5 hours driving time from Dhamma Dharā

  • For detailed transportation information to and from Boston Logan call, 1-800 23 Logan.
  • Taxi service is available from each terminal (arrival) curbside (see taxi options below).
  • Airport T (metro) shuttle service is provided between airline terminals and subway.
  • The Silver Line will connect you to the Red Line and Commuter Rail at South Station.
  • From South station, you can take a bus or Amtrak train to Greenfield, which takes about 4 hours. Check with Greyhound, Peter Pan, or Amtrak.
  • You can also contact Valley Transporter (800) 872-8752, Thomas Transportation (800) 526-8143,or Deerfield Car (413) 665-4369 to check prices.

From Kennedy Airport (JFK) in New York City
About 3.5 hours driving time from Dhamma Dharā
There’s an online planner that will show you the options and times to get from JFK to the NYC bus or train stations. From Port Authority or Grand Central Station, look for a bus or train to Greenfield, Amherst, or Springfield MA.

Rental Cars

From Boston Logan Airport (BOS)
Budget will rent one way to Springfield, MA. National and Enterprise don’t do one way rentals to Western MA.

Taxi Service

VMC to/from Amherst/Hadley/Northampton/Springfield

VMC to/from Greenfield
Taxi Express (413) 977-0769 www.taxi-expressinc.com
VMC to/from Bradley Int. Airport
Valley Transport (800) 872-8752 www.valleytransporter.com
Taxi Express (413) 977-0769 www.taxi-expressinc.com
Taxi Express (413) 977-0769 www.taxi-expressinc.com
A to Z Taxi (413) 687-9317  
Celebrity Cab (413) 253-7330 www.celebritycabamherst.com