There are 4 ways to get from Worcester to Charlestown by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0240 / ...
1h 3m$9–23Drive 41.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Worcester to Charlestowncar 41.2 mi
56 min$8–11Train
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain Framingham/Worcester Line
1h 51m$14–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Worcester to Charlestowntaxi 41.2 mi
56 min$130–160
Worcester to Charlestown by bus, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Charlestown is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Worcester to Charlestown is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Worcester station to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from Worcester Union Station and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from Worcester and arriving at Community College via Blandford Street and Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Worcester and Charlestown is 43 miles. The road distance is 41.4 miles.
The best way to get from Worcester to Charlestown without a car is to bus which takes 1h 3m and costs $9 - $24.
It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Worcester to Charlestown, including transfers.
Worcester to Charlestown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Worcester Union Station.
Worcester to Charlestown train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Worcester station.
The best way to get from Worcester to Charlestown is to bus which takes 1h 3m and costs $9 - $24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 51m.
What companies run services between Worcester, MA, USA and Charlestown, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $6–12 and the journey takes 45 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from Worcester to Lansdowne hourly. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 1h 23m.
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
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- $8–21
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Worcester Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-459-1611
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-754-3211
- Website
- yellowcabworcester.com
Ready & Ride Transportation Inc.
- Phone
- +1 508 754 1414
- Website
- readyandride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Worcester to Charlestown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Worcester to Charlestown train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lansdowne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Worcester to Charlestown is 41 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Worcester to Charlestown.
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