There are 3 ways to get from Worcester to Charlestown by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Providencebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Providence to Kingston Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2h 33m$51–76Drive 72.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Worcester to Charlestowncar 72.7 mi
1h 32m$14–20Train
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the train from Boston to Kingston Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 56m$62–101
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Charlestown is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Worcester to Charlestown is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Charlestown station. However, there are services departing from Worcester and arriving at Kingston Amtrak Station via Blandford Street and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Worcester and Charlestown is 78 miles. The road distance is 73.2 miles.
The best way to get from Worcester to Charlestown without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 33m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Worcester to Charlestown, including transfers.
Worcester to Charlestown train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Worcester station.
Worcester to Charlestown train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lansdowne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Worcester to Charlestown is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Worcester to Charlestown.
There are 76+ hotels available in Charlestown.
What companies run services between Worcester, MA, USA and Charlestown, RI, USA?
You can take a train from Worcester to Charlestown via Lansdowne, Blandford Street, Copley, Boston, and Kingston Amtrak Station in around 3h 56m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Kingston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Kingston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- Amtrak
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