What is the travel distance from Newark to Worcester?

The distance covered from Newark to Worcester is 261 km (162 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Newark to Worcester?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Penn Station, in Newark, and end it at Union Station, in Worcester.

Bus Newark to Worcester from $41 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Newark to Worcester on November 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:00pm	Newark Penn Station	4h 40m	8:40pm	Worcester Union Station	Cheapest
	9:20pm	Newark Penn Station	3h 35m	12:55am	Worcester Union Station	Fastest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	9:32am	Penn Station	6h 13m	3:45pm	Union Station	No tags
	12:20am	Newark Penn Station	3h 40m	4:00am	Worcester Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:30am	Newark Penn Station	6h 35m	2:05pm	Worcester Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Worcester on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:00pm	Newark Penn Station	4h 40m	8:40pm	Worcester Union Station	Cheapest
	12:20am	Newark Penn Station	3h 40m	4:00am	Worcester Union Station	Fastest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:36am	Penn Station	4h 59m	3:35pm	Union Station	No tags
	4:30am	Newark Penn Station	5h 50m	10:20am	Worcester Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:30am	Newark Penn Station	6h 35m	2:05pm	Worcester Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Worcester on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20am	Newark Penn Station	3h 40m	4:00am	Worcester Union Station	CheapestFastest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	9:32am	Penn Station	6h 13m	3:45pm	Union Station	No tags
	4:30am	Newark Penn Station	5h 50m	10:20am	Worcester Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:30am	Newark Penn Station	6h 30m	2:00pm	Worcester Union Station	No tags
	8:10pm	Newark Penn Station	4h 40m	12:50am	Worcester Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:57 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Newark to Worcester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Worcester. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

5h 10mAverage Duration

261 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$51 - $213	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$141 - $354	Average Duration8h 27m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Peter Pan

4/56,328 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Newark and Worcester?

Stops in Newark

A - Penn Station

B - Newark Liberty International Airport

Stops in Worcester

A - Union Station

B - 146 P&R

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newark, NJ to Worcester, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Newark to Worcester?
The distance covered from Newark to Worcester is 261 km (162 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Newark to Worcester?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Penn Station, in Newark, and end it at Union Station, in Worcester.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-17

$54

11-18

$55

Today

$49

11-20

$48

11-21

No data

11-22

$52

11-23

No data

11-24

$60

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Worcester, US was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $48

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Newark, NJ to Worcester, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $48 to $98 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to Worcester, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $48 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Peter Pan will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.