The average bus between Needham and Worcester takes 5h 26m and the fastest bus takes 2h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Needham to Worcester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Needham and Worcester. The earliest departure is at 8:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Needham is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Worcester at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Watertown Sq Terminal and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Needham to Worcester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Needham to Worcester. However, there are services departing from Needham station and arriving at Worcester station via Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Needham to Worcester bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Highland Ave @ May St station.
Needham to Worcester bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Worcester Union Station.
The distance between Needham and Worcester is 46.9 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Worcester Union Station via Watertown Sq Terminal, Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, Lincoln St @ Essex St, and Boston in around 3h 15m.