How to get from Waltham to Worcester, MA by bus and train?

From Waltham to Worcester, MA by bus and train

To get from Waltham to Worcester, MA in Worcester, take the 553 bus from Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station to Elm St @ Washington St station. Next, take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from West Newton station to Worcester Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $10.00.

103min$10.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 553553
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Walk to Worcester, MA
Leaves from Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Newton Corner
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Washington St
    ID 7622
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Newton
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #521 | Worcester
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Worcester Union Station
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to Worcester, MA
    Walk to
    Worcester, MA
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Waltham to Worcester, MA

The distance between Waltham, Worcester and Worcester, MA, Worcester is approximately 37.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waltham to Worcester, MA by bus 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 Waltham

Waltham is located at Waltham, Worcester and the nearest public transit station is Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station.

Train stations close to Waltham:

  • Waltham
  • Newtonville
  • Brandeis/Roberts

Bus stations close to Waltham:

  • Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
  • Moody St @ Carter St
  • Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta

Public transit stations close to Worcester, MA, Worcester

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

Bus stations close to Worcester, MA:

  • Franklin St
  • Commercial St
  • City Hall

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 553, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Waltham to Worcester, MA?

    The 553 bus line goes from Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station near Waltham in Waltham to Newton Corner station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Newton Corner station near Worcester, MA in Worcester.

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

    The total travel time between Waltham in Waltham and Worcester, MA in Worcester by bus and train is about 1 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the 553 bus from the Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station stop near Waltham in Waltham.

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

    Get off the bus at the Newton Corner station, which is closest to Worcester, MA in Worcester.

  • How much is the bus fare from Waltham to Worcester, MA?

    The ride from Waltham to Worcester, MA costs $10.00.

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