How to get from Back Bay to Worcester, MA by bus?

From Back Bay to Worcester, MA by bus

To get from Back Bay to Worcester, MA in Worcester, take the 501 bus from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St station to Lincoln St @ Essex St station. Next, take the GREYHOUND US0235 bus from South Station Bus Terminal station to Worcester Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min.

82min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 501501
Bus - GREYHOUND US0235GREYHOUND US0235
Walk to Worcester, MA
Leaves from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
    ID 71855
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Downtown Via Copley (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln St @ Essex St
    ID 6550
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Bus Terminal
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0235GREYHOUND US0235
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0235
    Philadelphia (Schuylkill & Walnut)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Worcester Union Station
    ID WOR6
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to Worcester, MA
    Walk to
    Worcester, MA
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Back Bay to Worcester, MA by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay to Worcester, MA in Worcester, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Chinatown station. Next, take the GREYHOUND US0235 bus from South Station Bus Terminal station to Worcester Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min.

82min
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - GREYHOUND US0235GREYHOUND US0235
Walk to Worcester, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chinatown
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Bus Terminal
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0235GREYHOUND US0235
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0235
    Philadelphia (Schuylkill & Walnut)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Worcester Union Station
    ID WOR6
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to Worcester, MA
    Walk to
    Worcester, MA
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Back Bay to Worcester, MA

The distance between Back Bay, Worcester and Worcester, MA, Worcester is approximately 39.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay to Worcester, MA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Worcester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Back Bay

Back Bay is located at Back Bay, Worcester and the nearest public transit station is Back Bay Station (Dartmouth Street).

Subway stations close to Back Bay:

  • Arlington
  • Copley
  • Prudential

Train stations close to Back Bay:

  • Back Bay - South End

Bus stations close to Back Bay:

  • Back Bay Station (Dartmouth Street)
  • Dartmouth St Opp Back Bay Sta
  • Dartmouth Street Opposite Back Bay Station

Public transit stations close to Worcester, MA, Worcester

Worcester, MA is located at Worcester, MA, Worcester and the nearest public transit station is Norwich St.

Bus stations close to Worcester, MA:

  • Norwich St
  • Maple
  • Chatham

Related Routes

From Back Bay to Worcester, MA by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay to Worcester, MA in Worcester, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Chinatown station. Next, take the GREYHOUND US0235 bus from South Station Bus Terminal station to Worcester Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min.

82min
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - GREYHOUND US0235GREYHOUND US0235
Walk to Worcester, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chinatown
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Bus Terminal
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0235GREYHOUND US0235
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0235
    Philadelphia (Schuylkill & Walnut)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Worcester Union Station
    ID WOR6
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to Worcester, MA
    Walk to
    Worcester, MA
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 501, Bus line GREYHOUND US0235.

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

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line GREYHOUND US0235.

  • Is there a direct bus between Back Bay and Worcester, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Back Bay to Worcester, MA?

    The 501 bus line goes from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St station near Back Bay in Boston to Downtown Via Copley (Express) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Downtown Via Copley (Express) station near Worcester, MA in Worcester.

  • How long does it take to travel from Back Bay to Worcester, MA by bus?

    The total travel time between Back Bay in Boston and Worcester, MA in Worcester by bus is about 1 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Back Bay to get to Worcester, MA?

    Get on the 501 bus from the Stuart St @ Dartmouth St stop near Back Bay in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Back Bay and Worcester, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown Via Copley (Express) stop, which is closest to Worcester, MA in Worcester.

  • When is the first train from Back Bay to Worcester, MA?

    The first train from Back Bay in Boston to Worcester, MA in Worcester is Framingham/Worcester. It leaves the Back Bay - South End station at 11:51 PM.

  • When is the last bus from Back Bay to Worcester, MA?

    The last bus from Back Bay in Boston to Worcester, MA in Worcester is the Boston - Philadelphia - Washington line. It leaves the South Station Bus Terminal stop at 9:30 PM.

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