There are 4 ways to get from Union Station (Worcester, Massachusetts) to Boston University by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain Framingham/Worcester Line
1h 34m$7–14Bus, line 47 bus
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0240 / ...
- Take the bus from Broadway Station - Red Line to Mountfort St @ Carlton Stbus 47
2h 4m$7–27Drive 39.1 mi
- Drive from Union Station (Worcester, Massachusetts) to Boston Universitycar 39.1 mi
51 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Union Station (Worcester, Massachusetts) to Boston Universitytaxi 39.1 mi
51 min$120–150
Union Station (Worcester, Massachusetts) to Boston University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Union Station (Worcester, Massachusetts) to Boston University is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Union Station (Worcester, Massachusetts) to Boston University is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Union Station (Worcester, Massachusetts) station to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Worcester Union Station and arriving at Mountfort St @ Carlton St via Broadway Station - Red Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Worcester and arriving at Lansdowne. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Union Station (Worcester, Massachusetts) and Boston University is 43 miles. The road distance is 39.3 miles.
The best way to get from Union Station (Worcester, Massachusetts) to Boston University without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs $7 - $14.
The train from Worcester to Lansdowne takes 1h 23m including transfers and departs hourly.
Union Station (Worcester, Massachusetts) to Boston University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Worcester Union Station.
Union Station (Worcester, Massachusetts) to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Worcester station.
The best way to get from Union Station (Worcester, Massachusetts) to Boston University is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs $7 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus and line 47 bus, which costs $7 - $27 and takes 2h 4m.
What companies run services between Union Station (Worcester, Massachusetts), MA, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Worcester to Lansdowne hourly. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston University via Boston, Broadway Station - Red Line, and Mountfort St @ Carlton St in around 2h 4m.
Train from Worcester to Lansdowne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–22
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Broadway Station - Red Line to Mountfort St @ Carlton St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Red Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-792-9999
- Website
- worcredcab.com
Worcester Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-459-1611
- Website
- worcestergreencab.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-754-3211
- Website
- yellowcabworcester.com
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More Questions & Answers
Union Station (Worcester, Massachusetts) to Boston University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Union Station (Worcester, Massachusetts) to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lansdowne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union Station (Worcester, Massachusetts) to Boston University is 39 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Union Station (Worcester, Massachusetts) to Boston University.
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