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How to get from Boston (South Station) to Worcester, MA by train?

From Boston (South Station) to Worcester, MA by train

Take one direct train from Boston (South Station) to Worcester, MA in Worcester: take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from South Station station to Worcester Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

121min$12.25
Walk to train station
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Walk to Worcester, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #525 | Worcester
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Worcester Union Station
    104 min
  • 4
    Walk to Worcester, MA
    Walk to
    Worcester, MA
    600 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Boston (South Station) to Worcester, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Boston (South Station) to Worcester, MA in Worcester, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FITCHBURG train and finally take the CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE bus from Mart Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg station to Worcester Court House station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

159min$14.65
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLECLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Walk to Worcester, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fitchburg
    75 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mart Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLECLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Mart Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Worcester Court House
    ID 649
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Worcester, MA
    Walk to
    Worcester, MA
    780 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston (South Station) to Worcester, MA

The distance between Boston (South Station), Worcester and Worcester, MA, Worcester is approximately 44.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 121 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston (South Station) to Worcester, MA by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Worcester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

From Boston (South Station) to Worcester, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Boston (South Station) to Worcester, MA in Worcester, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FITCHBURG train and finally take the CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE bus from Mart Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg station to Worcester Court House station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

159min$14.65
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLECLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Walk to Worcester, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fitchburg
    75 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mart Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLECLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Mart Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Worcester Court House
    ID 649
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Worcester, MA
    Walk to
    Worcester, MA
    780 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston (South Station) to Worcester, MA?

    The fastest way takes 121 minutes, using Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston (South Station) to Worcester, MA?

    The alternative route takes 159 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE.

  • Is there a direct train between Boston (South Station) and Worcester, MA?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Boston (South Station) in Boston to Worcester, MA in Worcester in 2 hr 1 min.

  • Which train line goes from Boston (South Station) to Worcester, MA?

    The FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train line goes from South Station station near Boston (South Station) in Boston to #525 | Worcester station near Worcester, MA in Worcester.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston (South Station) to Worcester, MA by train?

    The total travel time between Boston (South Station) in Boston and Worcester, MA in Worcester by train is about 2 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Boston (South Station) to get to Worcester, MA?

    Get on the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from the South Station station near Boston (South Station) in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Boston (South Station) and Worcester, MA?

    Get off the train at the #525 | Worcester station, which is closest to Worcester, MA in Worcester.

  • When is the first bus from Boston (South Station) to Worcester, MA?

    The first bus from Boston (South Station) in Boston to Worcester, MA in Worcester is BOSTON - WORCESTER - SPRINGFIELD - NORTHAMPTON - AMHERST. It leaves the South Station Boston stop at 6:15 AM.

  • When is the first train from Boston (South Station) to Worcester, MA?

    The first train from Boston (South Station) in Boston to Worcester, MA in Worcester is Framingham/Worcester. It leaves the South Station station at 12:45 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from Boston (South Station) to Worcester, MA?

    The ride from Boston (South Station) to Worcester, MA costs $12.25.