Greenfield Rail Platform (GFD)
12 Olive Street | Greenfield, MA
The covered rail platform is next to the John W. Olver (JWO) Transportation Center. Iconic in both design and environmental stewardship, the Center is located in downtown Greenfield and is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Visitor Information
Greenfield is a small city with wonderful restaurants, unique shops, entertainment venues and major events, including the Green River Festival and the Franklin County Fair. Greenfield is also the launching point to access many extraordinary arts & culture attractions and abundant outdoor recreation adventures found throughout Franklin County.
Parking
The JWO Transit Center has short-term parking on site for drop-off or pick-up. For long-term or overnight parking, the municipal Olive Street Parking Garage is across the street from the Center. The Parking Garage requires the use of a smartphone and downloading the Passport app to pay for parking. More information about long-term/overnight parking.
Waiting Room, Public Bathrooms
There is a waiting room, public restrooms and a phone charging station in the JWO Transportation Center during its weekday operating hours (7:00 am – 7:00 pm).
Bicycle Accommodations
There are covered bike racks and a bike repair station at the JWO Transportation Center. As for the train, both the Vermonter and Valley Flyer allow Carry-On Bicycle Service with a reservation.
More information about bicycles on Amtrak trains
Transportation Connections
It is important to arrange transportation from the Greenfield station to your destination in advance.
There are a limited number of ridesharing service drivers in the area, so it is strongly encouraged to schedule rides in advance to ensure transportation. The Enterprise Rent-A-Car office in Greenfield is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and closed weekends. Located at 136 River Street, this Enterprise location is about a 20 minute walk (1 mile) from the JWO Transit Center. The Deerfield Car & Shuttle Service and the Valley Transporter are private car services that must be reserved in advance.
The JWO Transit Center serves as the hub for the Franklin Regional Transit Authority (FRTA) bus on weekdays and the FRTA ACCESS micro-transit service seven days a week with advance reservations.