There are 4 ways to get from Worcester to Alton by bus, taxi, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus
- Take the bus from Boston - South Station to Concord, NHbus
- Take the taxi from Concord to Altontaxi
3h 37m$201–262Drive 101.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Worcester to Altoncar 101.5 mi
2h 19m$19–27Train, taxi
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain
- Take the train from Boston to Dovertrain
- Take the taxi from Dover to Altontaxi
5h 1m$192–261Train
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the train from Boston to Dovertrain Downeaster
6h 12m$144–203
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Alton is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Worcester to Alton is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Alton. However, there are services departing from Worcester and arriving at Dover via Kenmore and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Worcester and Alton is 140 miles. The road distance is 102.1 miles.
The best way to get from Worcester to Alton without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 37m and costs $200 - $270.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Worcester to Alton, including transfers.
Worcester to Alton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Worcester station.
Worcester to Alton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lansdowne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Worcester to Alton is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Worcester to Alton.
There are 156+ hotels available in Alton.
What companies run services between Worcester, MA, USA and Alton, NH, USA?
You can take a train from Worcester to Alton via Lansdowne, Kenmore, North Station, Boston, Dover, Dover Transportation Center, and Wakefield St. in around 6h 12m.
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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Boston - South Station to Concord, NH
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $160–220
Manchester Taxi
- Phone
- +1 603-623-2222
Atlantic Taxi
- Phone
- +1-603-742-5000
- Website
- atlantictaxi.info
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