How to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Worcester, MA by subway and train?

From Cambridge (Ma) to Worcester, MA by subway and train

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Worcester, MA in Worcester, take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to South Station station. Next, 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 24 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

144min$14.65
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Walk to Worcester, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #525 | Worcester
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Worcester Union Station
    104 min
  • 6
    Walk to Worcester, MA
    Walk to
    Worcester, MA
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Cambridge (Ma) to Worcester, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Worcester, MA you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife 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 25 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

145min$14.65
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLECLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Walk to Worcester, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    4 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
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Worcester, MA

The distance between Cambridge (Ma) and Worcester, MA is approximately 51.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Worcester, MA by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Worcester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Cambridge (Ma) to Worcester, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Worcester, MA you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife 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 25 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

145min$14.65
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLECLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Walk to Worcester, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    4 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
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Worcester, MA?

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Worcester, MA?

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Cambridge (Ma) and Worcester, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Cambridge (Ma) to Worcester, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge to Braintree station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Braintree station near Worcester, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cambridge (Ma) to Worcester, MA by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Cambridge (Ma) and Worcester, MA by subway and train is about 2 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Cambridge (Ma) to get to Worcester, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Cambridge (Ma) and Worcester, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Braintree station, which is closest to Worcester, MA.

  • How much is the subway fare from Cambridge (Ma) to Worcester, MA?

    The ride from Cambridge (Ma) to Worcester, MA costs $14.65.

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