What is the travel distance from Newark to Worcester?

About 162 miles (261 km) separate Newark and Worcester.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Newark to Worcester?

The majority of buses traveling from Newark to Worcester start their journey at Penn Station and wind up at Union Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Worcester?

Once in Worcester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Worcester Live - Entertainment, Tenpin Worcester, Worcester River Cruises, Worcestershire County Museum and Worcester Cathedral.

Bus Newark to Worcester from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Newark to Worcester on November 13
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
	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
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	9:32am	Penn Station	6h 13m	3:45pm	Union Station	No tags
	9:30am	Newark Penn Station	6h 10m	3:40pm	Worcester Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Worcester on November 14
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	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 35m	2:05pm	Worcester Union Station	No tags
	10:10pm	Newark Penn Station	4h 50m	3:00am	Worcester Union Station	No tags
	9:30am	Newark Penn Station	6h 10m	3:40pm	Worcester Union Station	No tags
	11:50am	Newark Penn Station	5h 10m	5:00pm	Worcester Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Worcester on November 15
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
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:36am	Penn Station	4h 59m	3:35pm	Union Station	No tags
	9:30am	Newark Penn Station	6h 10m	3:40pm	Worcester Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	1:34pm	Penn Station	5h 26m	7:00pm	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Newark 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 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

5h 50mAverage Duration

162 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $131	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$74 - $98	Average Duration8h 27m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Newark Worcester recent customer reviews

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Peter Pan

4/56,324 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

FlixBus

3.5/511,292 reviews

Staff4.1

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, Sindbad

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 traveling from Newark, NJ to Worcester, US by bus

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11/10

$40

11/11

$37

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$36

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$34

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$34

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$36

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The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Worcester, US was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $34

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 $34 to $92 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 $34 which is on 2025-11-13.