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

Next departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Worcester on December 12
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 go from Philadelphia 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 7 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day
7h 30mAverage Duration
232 milesDistance
9kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$39 - $266Average Duration7h 30m
9kg CO₂e
Average Price$74 - $297Average Duration10h 10m
35kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Worcester, US by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 $74. The average price for this train route is around $161. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train ride duration from Philadelphia to Worcester is 10h 10m, covering a distance of 238 miles (383 km). The quickest train can get you there in 6h 5m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.

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

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

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Philadelphia to Worcester?

    The earliest train departs from Philadelphia to Worcester at 9:08am. And the latest train departs at 10:01am.

  5. What 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 best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

  7. Which train operator has the most timely service from Philadelphia to Worcester?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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
12/09
$172
12/10
$99
Today
$100
12/12
$218
12/13
$172
12/14
$132
12/15
$151
12/16
$67
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Worcester, US was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $67

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 $67 to $597 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 $67 which is on 2025-12-16.

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