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How to get from Worcester to Boston by bus, subway and train?

From Worcester to Boston by bus, subway and train

To get from Worcester to Boston in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Worcester Union Station station to Back Bay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 66 bus from Tremont St @ Columbus Ave station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $16.35.

116min$16.35
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 6666
Leaves from Worcester Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Worcester
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #510 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay
    92 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Roxbury Crossing
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tremont St @ Columbus Ave
    ID 1323
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Nubian Via Allston
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Nubian
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Worcester to Boston by bus, subway and train via FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, ORANGE LINE and 19

To get from Worcester to Boston in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Worcester Union Station station to Back Bay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 19 bus from Ruggles station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $16.35.

116min$16.35
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 1919
Leaves from Worcester Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Worcester
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #510 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay
    92 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Fields Corner
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Nubian
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Worcester to Boston

The distance between Worcester, Boston and Boston, Boston is approximately 45.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Worcester to Boston by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Worcester

Worcester is located at Worcester, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Union Station Garage.

Bus stations close to Worcester:

  • Union Station Garage
  • Garage Franklin
  • Central Hub

Public transit stations close to Boston, Boston

Boston is located at Boston, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Dudley St @ Nubian Station.

Subway stations close to Boston:

  • Northeastern University
  • Roxbury Crossing

Train stations close to Boston:

  • Ruggles

Bus stations close to Boston:

  • Dudley St @ Nubian Station
  • Nubian
  • Dudley St @ Harrison Ave

Alternative route from Worcester to Boston by bus, subway and train via FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, ORANGE LINE and 19

To get from Worcester to Boston in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Worcester Union Station station to Back Bay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 19 bus from Ruggles station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $16.35.

116min$16.35
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 1919
Leaves from Worcester Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Worcester
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #510 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay
    92 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Fields Corner
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Nubian
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Worcester to Boston?

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 66.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Worcester to Boston?

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 19.

  • Is there a direct train between Worcester and Boston in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Worcester to Boston in Boston?

    The FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train line goes from #510 | South Station station near Worcester to Back Bay station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Back Bay station near Boston in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Worcester to Boston in Boston by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Worcester and Boston in Boston by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Worcester to get to Boston in Boston?

    Get on the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from the #510 | South Station station near Worcester in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Worcester and Boston in Boston?

    Get off the train at the Back Bay stop, which is closest to Boston in Boston.

  • When is the first train from Worcester to Boston in Boston?

    The first train from Worcester to Boston in Boston is Framingham/Worcester. It leaves the Worcester Union Station station at 12:15 AM.

  • How much is the total train, subway and bus fare from Worcester to Boston?

    The ride from Worcester to Boston costs $16.35.