There are 4 ways to get from Melrose to Worcester by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Worcesterbus Ppb 6713 / ...
2h 23m$9–32Train
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
2h 47m$13–26Drive 45.6 mi
- Drive from Melrose to Worcestercar 45.6 mi
1h 4m$9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melrose to Worcestertaxi 45.6 mi
1h 4m$140–170
Melrose to Worcester by train, subway, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melrose to Worcester is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Melrose to Worcester is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Melrose to Worcester. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Worcester via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Melrose to Worcester. However, there are services departing from Melrose/Cedar Park and arriving at Worcester via Oak Grove, Boylston and Lansdowne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Melrose and Worcester is 51 miles. The road distance is 45.9 miles.
The best way to get from Melrose to Worcester without a car is to bus which takes 2h 23m and costs $9 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Melrose to Worcester, including transfers.
Melrose to Worcester bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.
Melrose to Worcester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lansdowne station.
The best way to get from Melrose to Worcester is to bus which takes 2h 23m and costs $9 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $13 - $26 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Melrose, MA, USA and Worcester, MA, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Boston to Worcester every 4 hours. Tickets cost $9–23 and the journey takes 55 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from Lansdowne to Worcester hourly. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
Train from Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–23
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Melrose to Worcester bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Worcester station.
Melrose to Worcester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Worcester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melrose to Worcester is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Melrose to Worcester.
There are 88+ hotels available in Worcester.