There are 3 ways to get from Swampscott to Worcester by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chelsea to South Stationbus Sl3
- Take the bus from Boston to Worcester Union Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
2h 27m$9–26Train
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
3h 4m$12–25Drive 51.8 mi
- Drive from Swampscott to Worcestercar 51.8 mi
1h 14m$9–13
Swampscott to Worcester by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swampscott to Worcester is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Swampscott to Worcester is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Swampscott to Worcester station. However, there are services departing from Chelsea and arriving at Worcester Union Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Swampscott to Worcester. However, there are services departing from Swampscott and arriving at Worcester via North Station and Lansdowne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Swampscott and Worcester is 57 miles. The road distance is 52.1 miles.
The best way to get from Swampscott to Worcester without a car is to bus which takes 2h 27m and costs $8 - $26.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Swampscott to Worcester, including transfers.
Swampscott to Worcester bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Chelsea station.
Swampscott to Worcester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lansdowne station.
The best way to get from Swampscott to Worcester is to bus which takes 2h 27m and costs $8 - $26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $25 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Swampscott, MA, USA and Worcester, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Swampscott to Worcester Union Station via Chelsea, Chelsea, South Station, and Boston in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from Lansdowne to Worcester hourly. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 1h 26m.
Train from Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Bus from Chelsea to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Swampscott to Worcester bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Swampscott to Worcester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Worcester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swampscott to Worcester is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Swampscott to Worcester.
There are 84+ hotels available in Worcester.