How much is the train ticket from New York City to Worcester?

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Worcester start from R 863. The average price for this train route is around R 1 078. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from New York City to Worcester?

The average train journey time from New York City to Worcester is 7h 57m, covering a distance of 249 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 24m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the New York City to Worcester route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 1 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Worcester?

The earliest train from New York City to Worcester departs at 11:20. And the latest train departs at 11:33.

Which is the best train operator from New York City to Worcester?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Worcester?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from New York City to Worcester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from New York City to Worcester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train New York City to Worcester from R 744 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from New York City to Worcester on 12 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:33	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 57m	19:30	Union Station	Cheapest
	11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 45m	15:45	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	05:27	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 13m	10:40	Union Station	No tags
	05:44	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 56m	10:40	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	05:27	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 13m	10:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Worcester on 13 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	8h 10m	19:30	Union Station	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	11:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 24m	15:35	Union Station	Fastest
	05:44	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 56m	11:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	11:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 24m	15:35	Union Station	No tags
	05:44	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 56m	11:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Worcester on 14 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 3h	10:40	Union Station	Cheapest
	07:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 40m	11:40	Union Station	Fastest
	05:44	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 56m	11:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	11:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 4m	16:15	Union Station	No tags
	05:44	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 56m	11:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Worcester on 15 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:33	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 57m	19:30	Union Station	Cheapest
	11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 45m	15:45	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	05:27	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 13m	10:40	Union Station	No tags
	05:44	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 56m	10:40	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	05:27	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 13m	10:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Worcester on 16 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:33	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 57m	19:30	Union Station	Cheapest
	11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 45m	15:45	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	05:27	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 13m	10:40	Union Station	No tags
	05:44	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 56m	10:40	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	05:27	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 13m	10:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Worcester on 17 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:33	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 57m	19:30	Union Station	Cheapest
	11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 45m	15:45	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	05:27	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 13m	10:40	Union Station	No tags
	05:44	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 56m	10:40	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	05:27	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 13m	10:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Worcester on 18 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:33	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 57m	19:30	Union Station	Cheapest
	11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 45m	15:45	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	05:27	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 13m	10:40	Union Station	No tags
	05:44	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 56m	10:40	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	05:27	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 13m	10:40	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City 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 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 87, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

3h 50mAverage duration

238 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 87 - R 4 171	Average duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 863 - R 3 941	Average duration7h 57m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in New York City and Worcester, US?

New York City

A
Penn Station
254 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Worcester, US

A
Union Station
2 Washington Sq, Worcester, MA 01604
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Worcester, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from New York City to Worcester?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Worcester start from R 863. The average price for this train route is around R 1 078. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Worcester?
The average train journey time from New York City to Worcester is 7h 57m, covering a distance of 249 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 24m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the New York City to Worcester route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 1 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Worcester?
The earliest train from New York City to Worcester departs at 11:20. And the latest train departs at 11:33.
Which is the best train operator from New York City to Worcester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Worcester?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from New York City to Worcester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from New York City to Worcester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

R 1 782

10/12

R 4 341

Today

R 3 650

12/12

R 1 782

13/12

R 1 470

14/12

R 2 992

15/12

R 1 695

16/12

R 1 315

The cheapest trip from New York City to Worcester, US was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 315

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 315 to R 5 932 for a train ticket from New York City to Worcester, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 315, which is on 2025-12-16.