How to get from Alewife to Worcester, MA by subway and train?

By subway and train

To get from Alewife 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 17 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

137min$14.65
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Walk to Worcester, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #511 | Worcester
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Worcester Union Station
    91 min
  • 6
    Walk to Worcester, MA
    Walk to
    Worcester, MA
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, subway and train

To get from Alewife 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 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 23 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

143min$14.65
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLECLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Walk to Worcester, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

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

The distance between Alewife, Worcester and Worcester, MA, Worcester is approximately 50.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alewife 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.

Public transit stations close to Alewife

Alewife is located at Alewife, Worcester and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave @ Cottage Park Ave.

Subway stations close to Alewife:

  • Davis Sq.
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Alewife:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Alewife:

  • Massachusetts Ave @ Cottage Park Ave
  • Cambridge (Ma)
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Lafayette St

Public transit stations close to Worcester, MA, Worcester

Worcester, MA is located at Worcester, MA, Worcester and the nearest public transit station is Main St + Maple St.

Bus stations close to Worcester, MA:

  • Main St + Maple St
  • Franklin St + Church St
  • Pleasant St + Main St

Related Routes

By bus, subway and train

To get from Alewife 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 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 23 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

143min$14.65
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLECLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Walk to Worcester, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alewife to Worcester, MA?

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alewife to Worcester, MA?

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Alewife 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 17 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Alewife to Worcester, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Ashmont station near Alewife in Cambridge to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till South Station station near Worcester, MA in Worcester.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alewife to Worcester, MA by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Alewife in Cambridge and Worcester, MA in Worcester by subway and train is about 2 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Alewife to get to Worcester, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Ashmont station near Alewife in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Alewife and Worcester, MA?

    Get off the subway at the South Station station, which is closest to Worcester, MA in Worcester.

  • How much is the subway fare from Alewife to Worcester, MA?

    The ride from Alewife to Worcester, MA costs $14.65.

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