Traveling by Car
The Option Institute is located at 2080 South Undermountain Road, Sheffield MA 01257. For GPS navigation and taxi services, use 564 Under Mountain Rd, Salisbury, CT 06068. To get driving directions to the Institute, simply enter your street number, street name, and zip code in the field below (your city and state are not required.) For example, you might enter 2080 South Undermountain Road, 01257.
Property Map Directions to RegistrationBy Car from the Airport
The following links provide driving directions to the Option Institute from area airports using Google Maps. Bradley International Airport, Hartford, CT – 1 hour 15 minutes
Albany International Airport, Albany, NY – 1 hour 30 minutes
JFK International Airport, New York, NY – 2 hours 30 minutes
La Guardia Airport, New York, NY – 2 hours 30 minutes
Logan International Airport, Boston, MA – 2 hours 50 minutes
Newark International Airport, Newark, NJ – 2 hours 30 minutes
Transportation by Train
From Most Locations
There is a daily Amtrak train, the Lake Shore Limited that travels from places such as Boston, MA, Albany, NY, and Pittsfield, MA. Amtrak can be telephoned at 800-872-7245 or 413-785-4230. Reservations can also be made on the
Amtrak website.
Pittsfield is approximately 33 miles from the Institute. Transportation can be arranged from Pittsfield via
local transportation services. Reservations for local transportation are required.
From New York City: Commuter Train
Take the Metro North Train (800-METRO-INFO or 212-532-4900) from Grand Central Station to Wassaic, NY. To travel from Wassaic to the Option Institute, call one of the limousine/taxi services in advance to make reservations. See
Local Transportation.
From JFK or La Guardia Airports, New York City, or Newark Airport, Newark, NJ
Check the local/ground transportation counter for info on buses. From LaGuardia and JFK, take New York Airport Service Bus (718-875-8200); From Newark, take Olympia Airport Express (877-894-9155). Taxis are also available. Go from the airport to Grand Central Station in Manhattan, 42nd Street. Take the Metro Rail North train to Wassaic. To travel from Wassaic to the Option Institute, call one of the limousine/taxi services in advance and make reservations.
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Local Transportation.
Transportation by Bus
From JFK or La Guardia Airports, New York City, or Newark Airport, Newark, NJ
Check the local/ground transportation counter for info on buses. From LaGuardia and JFK, take New York Airport Service Bus (718-875-8200); From Newark, take Olympia Airport Express (877-894-9155). Taxis are also available. Go to the New York Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan. Take Bonanza Bus Lines (800-556-3815) to Sheffield, MA. From Sheffield to the Option Institute, call and make reservations with one of the limousine/taxi services.
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Local Transportation.
From New York’s Port Authority Terminal
Take Bonanza Bus Lines (800-556-3815) to Sheffield, MA. From Sheffield to the Option Institute, call and make reservations with one of the limousine/taxi services. See
Local Transportation.
From Boston
At South Station, 700 Atlantic Ave in downtown Boston, purchase a Peter Pan (800-237-8747) ticket to Springfield [Springfield Bus Terminal (413-781-2900)] with a connection to Lee. From Lee to the Option Institute, call and make reservations with one of the limousine/taxi services. See
Local Transportation.
From Logan International Airport, Boston
South Station is the Peter Pan/Greyhound bus terminal, located at 700 Atlantic Avenue (617-526-1800). To get there, take the shuttle that says South Station, which will have a fee.
If you need assistance, inquire at the transportation/information desk at the airport baggage claim area. At South Station, purchase a Peter Pan (800-237-8747) ticket to Lee or to Pittsfield. This will have a connection in Springfield where you will need to transfer buses. To travel from Lee or Pittsfield to the Option Institute, call one of the limousine/taxi services in advance and make reservations. See
Local Transportation.
From Albany
The bus leaves from the Greyhound Bus Terminal at 34 Hamilton Street. Buy a Greyhound (800-231-2222), Bonanza (800-556-3815) or Peter Pan (800-237-8747) ticket to Sheffield, Lee or Pittsfield, whichever is first available. From Sheffield, Lee or Pittsfield to the Option Institute, call and make reservations with one of the limousine/taxi services. See
Local Transportation. From Sheffield, use Berkshire Taxi and from Pittsfield, use County Rainbow Taxi. See numbers below.
From Albany Airport
Albany Airport: (518-242-2200). Take a local bus ($1.00) or take a taxi (around $13.00) to the Greyhound Bus Terminal at 34 Hamilton St [Capital District Transit Authority 518-482-8822]. The bus leaves from the Greyhound Bus Terminal at 34 Hamilton Street. Buy a Greyhound (800-231-2222), Bonanza (800-556-3815) or Peter Pan (800-237-8747) ticket to Sheffield, Lee or Pittsfield, whichever is first available. From Sheffield, Lee or Pittsfield to the Option Institute, call and make reservations with one of the limousine/taxi services. See
Local Transportation. From Sheffield, use Berkshire Taxi and from Pittsfield, use County Rainbow Taxi. See numbers below.
Limousine/Taxi Service
Local transportation services are available from various regional airports. The costs of these services vary to/from the Option Institute. Please confirm the rate with the limousine/taxi service. Extra charges for waiting time may apply due to late flight delays, etc. Prices do not include gratuity.
Savings tip: travel in a group! When booking your limousines/taxis, ask to travel with another participant arriving around the same time to save money.
- Lakeville Livery, Lakeville, CT, 860-435-8000. lakevillelivery@icloud.com Call or email in advance, reservations required.
- Windsor Taxi, Hartford, CT, 860-524-5000. enfiieldtaxi@yahoo.com They are located near Bradley Airport and they service all major airports.
- Berkshire Taxi, Great Barrington, MA – 413-528-0911. Lee, MA – 413-528-0020 or contact via email: berkshiretaxico@outlook.com. Call in advance to reserve.
- County Rainbow Taxi, Pittsfield, MA, 413-499-4300.
* Please contact taxi services for pricing. Please confirm reservations with the transportation company before your trip.
Local Car Rental
Enterprise Rent-A-Car 413-443-6600
526 East Street, Pittsfield, MA