- Must visit
Worcester Art Museum
Leading regional art museum with European and American collections, impressive armor, and a celebrated Roman mosaic worth a dedicated visit.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
55 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Boston, MA to Worcester, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Boston, MA to Worcester, MA will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 20 buses that leave Boston, MA for Worcester, MA on Sat, Aug 01, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct buses cover the 62 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest buses will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
THE COACH COMPANY DOT # 427705 MC # 95883



THE COACH COMPANY DOT # 427705 MC # 95883
FlixBus

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Worcester, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Worcester, MA:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Worcester, MA costing on average $55 (€45).
Other travel options to Worcester, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 6m.
You'll arrive about -1h -8m sooner (1h 0m by bus vs 52m by car) and save roughly $-13.34 (€-10.87) compared to fuel and tolls ($29 (€23) vs $15 (€13)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines, FlixBus, Infobus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
The table below shows live departures for Boston, MA to Worcester, MA buses for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
THE COACH COMPANY DOT # 427705 MC # 95883 | 7:00 AM Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 0h50 | 7:50 AM Worcester, Union Station (Franklin Street/Harding Street), MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:20 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0h55 | 8:15 AM Worcester, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 6707P | 7:25 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h00 | 8:25 AM Worcester, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 5721P | 10:00 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h00 | 11:00 AM Worcester, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0h55 | 10:55 AM Worcester, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0517B · PPB 6715P | 10:15 AM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 2h10 | 12:25 PM Worcester, Union Station | 1 transfer | |
PPB 6715P | 11:25 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h00 | 12:25 PM Worcester, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0527B · PPB 5737P | 12:45 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 2h15 | 3:00 PM Worcester, Union Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:05 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h00 | 2:05 PM Worcester, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0531B · PPB 6723P | 2:00 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 2h25 | 4:25 PM Worcester, Union Station | 1 transfer | |
PPB 5737P | 2:00 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h00 | 3:00 PM Worcester, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h20 | 4:20 PM Worcester, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 6723P | 3:25 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h00 | 4:25 PM Worcester, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ROBERT TOURS LLC DOT # 2866907 960582 | 4:00 PM Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 1h00 | 5:00 PM Worcester, Union Station (Franklin Street/Harding Street), MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0970B · PPB 5753P | 4:30 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 2h30 | 7:00 PM Worcester, Union Station | 1 transfer | |
BZ 0141B · PPB 6731P | 6:00 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 2h25 | 8:25 PM Worcester, Union Station | 1 transfer | |
PPB 5753P | 6:00 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h00 | 7:00 PM Worcester, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 6731P | 7:25 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h00 | 8:25 PM Worcester, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 5761P | 8:00 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h00 | 9:00 PM Worcester, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 1 | |||||
![]() | 1:30 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h00 | 2:30 AM Worcester, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 5705P | 6:00 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h00 | 7:00 AM Worcester, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Boston, MA to Worcester, MA run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 38 miles (62 km) distance in 40m.
Distance 38 miles (62 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 40m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Worcester, MA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Worcester, MA trip today.
Leading regional art museum with European and American collections, impressive armor, and a celebrated Roman mosaic worth a dedicated visit.
Excellent local history museum with exhibits on Worcester industry, immigration, inventions, and changing city life in a modern downtown space.
Hands-on science and nature museum with live animals, family exhibits, and a planetarium, ideal for curious children and adults.
Worcester’s best-known urban park, featuring broad lawns, a pond, walking paths, and easy access to the art museum and nearby institutions.
Large hilltop park with trails, lake views, picnic areas, golf, and one of Worcester’s best panoramic outlooks.
Revived industrial district with brick streets, event venues, public art, and a lively atmosphere for walking and urban sightseeing.
A Worcester staple: hot roast beef topped with rich brown gravy, often served over bread or mashed potatoes at diners and luncheonettes.
Thick New England style chowder made with clams, potatoes, cream, and herbs. A regional Massachusetts classic common in Worcester seafood spots.
Portuguese marinated steak or pork sandwich on a crusty roll, reflecting Worcester's strong Portuguese community and neighborhood eateries.
Long-running fine dining restaurant serving polished American and continental dishes with a refined, traditional atmosphere.
Historic seafood house known for fried clams, chowder, and New England classics in a casual, old-school setting.
Beloved neighborhood Portuguese restaurant with grilled meats, seafood, and hearty Iberian specialties in a warm, lively room.
Moderate for U.S. city travel: hotels and dining are below Boston, while local transit is limited and many visitors rely on rideshare or car.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Taxis usually 10-15%. For cafes, round up or add $1-2 on larger orders.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Boston, MA to Worcester, MA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Worcester, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Boston, MA to Worcester, MA buses use the Boston, Bus Terminal South Station to Worcester, Union Station station pair, with some services arriving at Worcester, Union Station (Franklin Street/Harding Street). Use this guide to compare Boston, MA and Worcester, MA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Worcester, Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café (in the station), Fast-food outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Worcester, Union Station.
Available at Worcester, Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Worcester, Union Station: Elevators, ramps.
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