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The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
One of the world's great museums, spanning ancient to modern art across a vast Fifth Avenue complex beside Central Park.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 32 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
252 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Worcester, MA to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Worcester, MA to New York, NY will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 15 buses that leave Worcester, MA for New York, NY on Wed, May 27, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 252 km distance in an average of 3 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 3 h 55 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.
THE COACH COMPANY DOT # 427705 MC # 95883
PPB 5705
PPB 5753
PPB 5745

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0Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Worcester, MA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $140.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price | $248 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Worcester, MA to New York, NY:
A bus is $70 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Worcester, MA to New York, NY costing on average $114 (€92).
A bus is $204 (€165) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Worcester, MA to New York, NY costing on average $248 (€200).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
Train takes on average 4h 19m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€35) compared to roughly $49 (€39) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 3h 59m versus 3h 14m 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
The table below shows live departures for Worcester, MA to New York, NY buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:10 PM Worcester, Union Station | 4h40 | 6:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 5737 | 3:00 PM Worcester, Union Station | 3h55 | 6:55 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:25 PM Worcester, Union Station | 5h00 | 9:25 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 5745 | 5:00 PM Worcester, Union Station | 3h55 | 8:55 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 5753 | 7:00 PM Worcester, Union Station | 3h55 | 10:55 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:40 AM Worcester, Union Station | 2h55 | 5:35 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:00 AM Worcester | 3h55 | 10:55 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 5705 | 7:00 AM Worcester, Union Station | 3h55 | 10:55 AM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:25 AM Worcester, Union Station | 3h15 | 11:40 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 5721 | 11:00 AM Worcester, Union Station | 3h55 | 2:55 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:00 AM Worcester | 3h55 | 2:55 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
THE COACH COMPANY DOT # 427705 MC # 95883 | 11:50 AM Worcester, Union Station (Franklin Street/Harding Street), MA | 3h40 | 3:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Worcester, MA to New York, NY run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 7 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 3h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€21) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 55m |
First bus 12:55 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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