How far is Worcester from Boston?

Worcester and Boston are 39 miles (63 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Worcester to Boston leave from Union Station and arrive at Back Bay Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival 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 Boston?

Once in Boston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Boston Celtics at TD Garden, Boston Blazers at TD Garden, Boston Public Library, Duck Tour and North End.

Bus Worcester to Boston from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Worcester to Boston on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:00pm	Worcester Union Station	2h 25m	4:25pm	Boston (Logan Airport)	Cheapest
	9:10pm	225 Franklin St.	50m	10:00pm	Boston, MA	Fastest
	4:45pm	Union Station	1h 55m	6:40pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	3:50pm	Worcester Union Station	1h 5m	4:55pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	5:20pm	Worcester Union Station	1h 55m	7:15pm	Boston (Logan Airport)	No tags

Next departures for Worcester to Boston on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:00pm	Worcester Union Station	2h 25m	4:25pm	Boston (Logan Airport)	Cheapest
	3:50pm	225 Franklin St.	50m	4:40pm	Boston, MA	Fastest
	8:10am	Union Station	2h 50m	11:00am	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	1:00pm	Union Station	1h 51m	2:51pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	4:10am	Worcester Union Station	1h	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Worcester to Boston on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:30pm	225 Franklin St.	1h	6:30pm	Boston, MA	Cheapest
	10:30am	Worcester Union Station	55m	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	8:10am	Union Station	2h 50m	11:00am	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	1:00pm	Union Station	1h 51m	2:51pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	4:10am	Worcester Union Station	1h	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Worcester to Boston on November 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30pm	225 Franklin St.	1h	10:30pm	Boston, MA	Cheapest
10:30am	Worcester Union Station	55m	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
8:30am	Union Station	3h 18m	11:48am	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
4:10am	Worcester Union Station	1h	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
8:30am	Union Station	3h 18m	11:48am	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags

Next departures for Worcester to Boston on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30pm	225 Franklin St.	1h	10:30pm	Boston / South	Cheapest
10:30am	Worcester Union Station	55m	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
8:30am	Union Station	3h 18m	11:48am	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
4:10am	Worcester Union Station	1h	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
8:20am	Worcester Union Station	2h 25m	10:45am	Boston (Logan Airport)	No tags

Next departures for Worcester to Boston on November 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00pm	225 Franklin St.	1h	10:00pm	Boston, MA	Cheapest
1:00am	Worcester Union Station	55m	1:55am	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
8:30am	Union Station	3h 18m	11:48am	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
4:10am	Worcester Union Station	1h	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
9:30pm	225 Franklin St.	1h	10:30pm	Boston / South	No tags

Next departures for Worcester to Boston on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:00pm	Worcester Union Station	2h 25m	4:25pm	Boston (Logan Airport)	Cheapest
	10:30am	Worcester Union Station	55m	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	8:30am	Union Station	2h 30m	11:00am	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	1:20pm	Union Station	1h 38m	2:58pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	4:10am	Worcester Union Station	1h	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Worcester to Boston on November 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30pm	225 Franklin St.	1h	10:30pm	Boston / South	Cheapest
10:30am	Worcester Union Station	55m	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
8:30am	Union Station	3h 18m	11:48am	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
4:10am	Worcester Union Station	1h	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
8:30am	Union Station	3h 18m	11:48am	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Worcester to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

1hAverage Duration

39 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$6 - $49	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$18 - $66	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Worcester and Boston?

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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Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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D
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
E
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
F
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Compare bus companies

Peter Pan

4/56,332 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.7

Based on 6332 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at $6

Peter Pan Worcester Boston recent customer reviews

I was very happy and the bus driver was very pleasant and helpful. I surely will take Peter Pan if I ever go back to Boston

Sherley P.

August 5, 2022

On time and very professional

Tara H.

January 24, 2022

Great service

Dubravka M.

November 13, 2018

Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 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 Worcester Boston recent customer reviews

Absolutely disgraceful service. Missed a connecting trip because the bus overheated.

Habeeb I.

February 14, 2021

Greyhound bus station was easy to find your way to the right terminal. Staff was helpful and pleasant. I would recommend this company to my friends and family.

Amber E.

July 8, 2019

very unprofessional

Alexiya B.

May 1, 2021

OurBus

4/53,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between Worcester and Boston, 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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Worcester, US to Boston, MA, US by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$7

11/20

$7

Today

$7

11/22

$7

11/23

$7

11/24

$7

11/25

$7

11/26

$7

The cheapest trip from Worcester, US to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $7

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

You can expect to pay from $7 to $127 for a bus ticket from Worcester, US to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually Amtrak 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.