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

The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Worcester start from $5. The average price for this route is around $40. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from New York City to Worcester?

The average bus trip duration from New York City to Worcester is 3h 50m, covering a distance of 148 miles (238 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 55m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the New York City to Worcester route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Peter Pan , OurBus , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Worcester?

The earliest bus departs from New York City to Worcester at 1:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Worcester?

A bus trip from New York City to Worcester generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from New York City to Worcester?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6361 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Worcester?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.

Which bus company has the most timely service from New York City to Worcester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Worcester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus New York City to Worcester from $4 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for New York City to Worcester on December 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:00pm	Port Authority Bus Terminal	3h 45m	7:45pm	Worcester Union Station	Cheapest
	1:05am	GW Bridge	2h 55m	4:00am	Worcester Union Station	Fastest
	12:30pm	Port Authority Bus Terminal	3h 20m	3:50pm	225 Franklin St.	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	11:11am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 24m	3:35pm	Union Station	No tags
	6:00am	New York Port Authority	4h 20m	10:20am	Worcester Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Worcester on December 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:30am	Port Authority Bus Terminal	3h 45m	8:15am	Worcester Union Station	Cheapest
	1:05am	GW Bridge	2h 55m	4:00am	Worcester Union Station	Fastest
	6:00pm	Port Authority Bus Terminal	3h 30m	9:30pm	225 Franklin St.	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	11:11am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 4m	4:15pm	Union Station	No tags
	6:00am	New York Port Authority	4h 20m	10:20am	Worcester Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Worcester on December 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:30am	Port Authority Bus Terminal	3h 45m	8:15am	Worcester Union Station	Cheapest
	1:05am	GW Bridge	2h 55m	4:00am	Worcester Union Station	Fastest
	5:30pm	Port Authority Bus Terminal	3h 40m	9:10pm	225 Franklin St.	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	5:27am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 13m	10:40am	Union Station	No tags
	6:00am	New York Port Authority	4h 20m	10:20am	Worcester Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Worcester on December 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:00pm	Port Authority Bus Terminal	5h 15m	5:15pm	Worcester Union Station	Cheapest
	1:05am	GW Bridge	2h 55m	4:00am	Worcester Union Station	Fastest
	6:00pm	Port Authority Bus Terminal	3h 30m	9:30pm	225 Franklin St.	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	5:27am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 13m	10:40am	Union Station	No tags
	6:00am	New York Port Authority	4h 20m	10:20am	Worcester Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Worcester on December 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:00pm	11th Avenue @ West 36th St NE Corner.	3h 30m	9:30pm	225 Franklin St.	Cheapest
	1:05am	GW Bridge	2h 55m	4:00am	Worcester Union Station	Fastest
	6:00pm	Port Authority Bus Terminal	3h 30m	9:30pm	225 Franklin St.	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	5:27am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 13m	10:40am	Union Station	No tags
	6:00am	New York Port Authority	4h 20m	10:20am	Worcester Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Worcester on December 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:00pm	Port Authority Bus Terminal	5h 15m	5:15pm	Worcester Union Station	Cheapest
	1:05am	GW Bridge	2h 55m	4:00am	Worcester Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	2:01pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 14m	7:15pm	Union Station	No tags
	6:00am	New York Port Authority	4h 20m	10:20am	Worcester Union Station	No tags
	8:00am	1 Av & E 39 St	3h 30m	11:30am	225 Franklin St.	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Worcester on December 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:00pm	Port Authority Bus Terminal	3h 45m	7:45pm	Worcester Union Station	Cheapest
	1:05am	GW Bridge	2h 55m	4:00am	Worcester Union Station	Fastest
	5:30pm	Port Authority Bus Terminal	3h 40m	9:10pm	225 Franklin St.	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	5:27am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 13m	10:40am	Union Station	No tags
	6:00am	New York Port Authority	4h 20m	10:20am	Worcester Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Worcester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Worcester. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

3h 50mAverage Duration

148 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$5 - $242	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$50 - $228	Average Duration7h 57m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Worcester?

Stops in New York City

A
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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B
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Stops in Worcester

A
Union Station
2 Washington Sq, Worcester, MA 01604
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B
146 P&R
530 Southwest Cutoff (Commuter service only), Millbury, MA 01527
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,439 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Customers appreciate the punctuality of the bus service, with departures and arrivals generally on time. However, there were a few instances where delays occurred, but passengers praised driver Alvin Pimentel for his kindness and good-hearted nature.

Greyhound New York City Worcester recent customer reviews

Extremely unpleasant. The bus was over an hour late and my schedule was delayed. This inconvenience ruined most of my plans for the day, forcing me to work through Thanksgiving to catch up on work.

Ope O.

November 24, 2023

The bus left New York City just a few minutes after 7am as scheduled and we arrived at Worcester just a few minutes after schedule.

Olumuyiwa A.

October 19, 2023

it was late about an hour but so glad that the driver Alvin Pimentel is one nice good hearted human being.

Maria L.

October 7, 2023

Peter Pan

4/56,373 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

According to customer reviews, the bus conditions were good and the trip was great. However, there were complaints about the timing and lack of communication. Some customers also mentioned that they had to endure a long ride due to traffic and unwanted conversations from other passengers. It was suggested that leaving earlier could have avoided this issue.

Peter Pan New York City Worcester recent customer reviews

Did not like the fact that there was no customer service at the time I tried calling.

Rosaliny B.

August 3, 2025

So easy to book; comfortable seats, free wifi no password needed. And perfectly on time.

Chris E.

June 25, 2025

Great trip. Bus conditions were good. Facilities were worn down and it would be nice to have outlet ports to charge phones/computers.

Duncan C.

August 4, 2022

OurBus

4/53,173 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between New York City and Worcester, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

OurBus New York City Worcester recent customer reviews

Bus dropped me off almost 50 mins late for absolutely no reason. My driver delayed leaving about 15 mins to make a suggestion on someone to hold a guitar even though they didn’t have to. The bus also smelled like B.O. insanely bad with uncomfortable seats to top it off

Blake K.

July 10, 2023

Ourbus from NYC to Worcester was packed but I was able to get my own seat. Loved that there is water on board and I could charge my phone. The Wifi wasn't great. The ride took way too long

Jasmine M.

August 10, 2021

Our driver was courteous and kind. Even after a long day of driving. He chose to continue his day (made longer due to traffic) so we could get home with no more delays. I was traveling with children so I was really glad

Marisa F.

July 18, 2021

FlixBus

3.5/511,646 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New York City to Worcester, US by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Worcester?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Worcester start from $5. The average price for this route is around $40. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from New York City to Worcester?
The average bus trip duration from New York City to Worcester is 3h 50m, covering a distance of 148 miles (238 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 55m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the New York City to Worcester route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Peter Pan, OurBus, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Worcester?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to Worcester at 1:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Worcester?
A bus trip from New York City to Worcester generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from New York City to Worcester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6361 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Worcester?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from New York City to Worcester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Worcester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/16

$35

12/17

$36

Today

$43

12/19

$33

12/20

$32

12/21

$37

12/22

$32

12/23

$31

The cheapest trip from New York City to Worcester, US was searched and found on Dec 23, 2025 with a price of $31

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

You can expect to pay from $31 to $75 for a bus 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 $31 which is on 2025-12-23.

Usually Greyhound 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.