The cheapest and fastest buses from New York, NY to Worcester, MA
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
252 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY 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 New York, NY to Worcester, MA will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 17 buses that leave New York, NY for Worcester, MA on Sun, Jun 07, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct buses cover the 252 km distance in an average of 3 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest buses will take 3 h 50 m 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.
PPB 56148:15 AM3h55New York, NY12:10 PMWorcester, Union Station$451One-way0 transfers
PPB 56382:15 PM3h55New York, NY6:10 PMWorcester, Union Station$451One-way0 transfers
PPB 56546:15 PM3h55New York, NY10:10 PMWorcester, Union Station$451One-way0 transfers
PPB 56464:15 PM3h55New York, NY8:10 PMWorcester, Union Station$451One-way0 transfers
PPB 56628:15 PM3h55New York, NY12:10 AMWorcester, Union Station$451One-way0 transfers
1:05 AM2h55New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station4:00 AMWorcester, Union Station$651One-way0 transfers
5:20 PM3h20New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station8:40 PMWorcester, Union Station$861One-way0 transfers
THE COACH COMPANY DOT # 427705 MC # 958836:00 PM3h30New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY9:30 PMWorcester, Union Station (Franklin Street/Harding Street), MA$511One-way0 transfers
12:40 PM3h50New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station4:30 PMWorcester, Union Station$761One-way0 transfers
FlixBus+
6:30 AM3h50New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY10:20 AMWorcester, Union Station$661One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Worcester, MA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Worcester, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $135.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $121 Average price | $279 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 46m Average total duration 12h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Worcester, MA:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Worcester, MA costing on average $121 (€99).
A bus is $239 (€195) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Worcester, MA costing on average $279 (€228).
Other travel options to Worcester, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 18m.
Flight takes on average 12h 46m.
Tickets start at around $41 (€33) compared to roughly $48 (€39) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $7 (€6). The journey takes 4h 6m versus 3h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
New York, NY to Worcester, MA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $61 |
Live departures
New York, NY to Worcester, MA bus times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Worcester, MA buses for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h00 | 10:00 AM Worcester, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h20 | 10:20 AM Worcester, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 5606 | 6:15 AM New York, NY | 3h55 | 10:10 AM Worcester, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 6:30 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3h50 | 10:20 AM Worcester, Union Station | 1 transfer | |
PPB 5614 | 8:15 AM New York, NY | 3h55 | 12:10 PM Worcester, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h40 | 3:40 PM Worcester, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 5622 | 10:15 AM New York, NY | 3h55 | 2:10 PM Worcester, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 10:20 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 5h20 | 3:40 PM Worcester, Union Station | 1 transfer | |
THE COACH COMPANY DOT # 427705 MC # 95883 | 12:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3h20 | 3:50 PM Worcester, Union Station (Franklin Street/Harding Street), MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:40 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 3h50 | 4:30 PM Worcester, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 5638 | 2:15 PM New York, NY | 3h55 | 6:10 PM Worcester, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:20 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h50 | 9:10 PM Worcester, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 5646 | 4:15 PM New York, NY | 3h55 | 8:10 PM Worcester, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 3h20 | 8:40 PM Worcester, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 767255 | 6:00 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 3h30 | 9:30 PM Worcester, Union Station (Franklin Street/Harding Street), MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 5654 | 6:15 PM New York, NY | 3h55 | 10:10 PM Worcester, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
![]() | 1:05 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2h55 | 4:00 AM Worcester, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from New York, NY to Worcester, MA
Buses from New York, NY to Worcester, MA run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 156 miles (252 km) distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 156 miles (252 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 55m |
First bus 12:55 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 2 days |
Bus providers: Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Infobus, FlixBus, NJ Transit, Peter Pan Bus from New York, NY to Worcester, MAYou can travel by bus between New York, NY to Worcester, MA with Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Infobus, FlixBus, NJ Transit, Peter Pan Bus for as low as $22 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from New York, NY to Worcester, MA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY 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.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Worcester Art Museum, a renowned museum featuring a diverse collection of art from around the world
- EcoTarium, a science and nature museum offering interactive exhibits and a planetarium
- Mechanics Hall, a historic concert hall known for its exceptional acoustics and architecture
- Tower Hill Botanic Garden, a sprawling garden showcasing a wide variety of plants and seasonal displays
- Worcester Historical Museum, dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of Worcester through exhibits and programs.
- Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, a historic venue hosting Broadway shows, concerts, and other performances
- Green Hill Park, a large public park with walking trails, a golf course, and a zoo
- Elm Park, one of the oldest public parks in the United States, perfect for a leisurely stroll or a picnic
- Worcester Center for Crafts, offering workshops and exhibitions in various crafts
- Blackstone River Bikeway, a scenic trail ideal for biking and walking along the Blackstone River.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Peter Pan Bus
- Small dogs and cats are allowed on board in a carrier.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from New York, NY to Worcester, MA
- 05:00-01:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Auntie Anne's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34A, M42, M104 Metro: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, 7
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café (in the station)
- Fast-food outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 15, 19, 27 Train: Lake Shore Limited, Heart to Hub
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