There are 3 ways to get from Worcester to Back Bay by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0240 / ...
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
5h 33m$31–70Drive 126.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Worcester to Back Baycar 126.4 mi
2h 18m$24–34Train
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Stationtrain Downeaster
6h 11m$38–86
Worcester to Back Bay by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Back Bay is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Worcester to Back Bay is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Worcester station to Back Bay. However, there are services departing from Worcester Union Station and arriving at UNE Campus Center via Boston, MA - South Station and Saco Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Back Bay station. However, there are services departing from Worcester and arriving at Saco Amtrak Station via Kenmore and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Worcester and Back Bay is 167 miles. The road distance is 127.2 miles.
The best way to get from Worcester to Back Bay without a car is to bus which takes 5h 33m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Worcester to Back Bay, including transfers.
Worcester to Back Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Worcester Union Station.
Worcester to Back Bay train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Worcester station.
The best way to get from Worcester to Back Bay is to bus which takes 5h 33m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Worcester, MA, USA and Back Bay, ME, USA?
You can take a bus from Worcester Union Station to UNE Campus Center via Boston, Boston, MA - South Station, Portland, ME, Portland, Saco Amtrak Station, and Saco Transportation Center in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Worcester to UNE Campus Center via Lansdowne, Kenmore, North Station, Boston, Saco Amtrak Station, and Saco Transportation Center in around 6h 11m.
Train from Worcester to Lansdowne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Worcester to Back Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Worcester to Back Bay train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lansdowne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Worcester to Back Bay is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Worcester to Back Bay.
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