While not an official part of the Williams College campus, the primary commercial area downtown—Spring Street—is home to a bustling coffee shop, an independent movie theater, a post office, bank, and several restaurants and shops.
Most college events are free or very low cost, so there is rarely a need to venture off-campus, but the college runs free shuttle buses to the local grocery stores, malls, and movie theaters on the weekends. Before and after major breaks, a student-run motor coach service offers shuttles to Boston, Albany, and New York.