How to get from Arlington to Worcester, MA by train?

From Arlington to Worcester, MA by train

Take one direct train from Arlington to Worcester, MA in Worcester: take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Back Bay - South End station to Worcester Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $12.25. The train schedule from Arlington may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Worcester, MA on the Moovit app.

119min$12.25
Walk to train station
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Walk to Worcester, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    660 yd • 8 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
    98 min
  • 4
    Walk to Worcester, MA
    Walk to
    Worcester, MA
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Arlington to Worcester, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Arlington to Worcester, MA you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE E subway from Arlington station to North Station 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 48 min. The ride fare is $14.65. The train schedule from Arlington may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Worcester, MA on the Moovit app.

168min$14.65
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLECLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Walk to Worcester, MA
Leaves from Arlington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Arlington
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fitchburg
    85 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
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arlington to Worcester, MA

The distance between Arlington and Worcester, MA is approximately 43.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington to Worcester, MA by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Worcester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Arlington to Worcester, MA

To check the train schedule from Arlington to Worcester, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Arlington) and destination (Worcester, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train schedules.

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From Arlington to Worcester, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Arlington to Worcester, MA you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE E subway from Arlington station to North Station 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 48 min. The ride fare is $14.65. The train schedule from Arlington may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Worcester, MA on the Moovit app.

168min$14.65
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLECLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Walk to Worcester, MA
Leaves from Arlington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Arlington
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fitchburg
    85 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
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER.

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

    The alternative route takes 168 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE E, Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE.

  • Is there a direct train between Arlington and Worcester, MA?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Arlington in Boston to Worcester, MA in Worcester in 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Arlington to Worcester, MA?

    The FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train line goes from Back Bay - South End station near Arlington in Boston to #525 | Worcester station near Worcester, MA in Worcester.

  • How long does it take to travel from Arlington to Worcester, MA by train?

    The total travel time between Arlington and Worcester, MA by train is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Arlington to get to Worcester, MA?

    Get on the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from the Back Bay - South End station near Arlington in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Arlington and Worcester, MA?

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

  • When is the first bus from Arlington to Worcester, MA?

    The first bus from Arlington 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 Arlington to Worcester, MA?

    The first train from Arlington in Boston to Worcester, MA in Worcester is Framingham/Worcester. It leaves the Back Bay - South End station at 12:51 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from Arlington to Worcester, MA?

    The ride from Arlington to Worcester, MA costs $12.25.

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