Train from Philadelphia, PA to Worcester, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Worcester on 12 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
30th Street Station
Union StationCheapest
Amtrak
30th Street Station
Union StationFastest
Amtrak
30th Street Station
Union StationNo tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak
30th Street Station
Union StationNo tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak
30th Street Station
Union StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia 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 7 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 660, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day
7h 30mAverage duration
374 kmDistance
9kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 660 - R 4 594Average duration7h 30m
9kg CO₂e
Average priceR 1 274 - R 5 123Average duration10h 10m
35kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA 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.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Worcester?

    The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Worcester start from R 1 274. The average price for this train route is around R 2 778. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Worcester?

    The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Worcester is 10h 10m, covering a distance of 383 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 5m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.

  3. Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Worcester route?

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

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Worcester?

    The earliest train from Philadelphia to Worcester departs at 09:08. And the latest train departs at 10:01.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Philadelphia 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.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Worcester?

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

  7. Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia 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.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia 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 2 975
10/12
R 1 713
Today
R 1 730
12/12
R 3 771
13/12
R 2 975
14/12
R 2 283
15/12
R 2 612
16/12
R 1 159
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Worcester, US was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 159

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 159 to R 10 325 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Worcester, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 159, which is on 2025-12-16.

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