There are 4 ways to get from Worcester to Melrose by bus, subway, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, subway
best- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0240 / ...
- Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Oak Grovesubway Orange Line
1h 46m$10–30Drive 45.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Worcester to Melrosecar 45.8 mi
1h 2m$9–13Train
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain Framingham/Worcester Line
2h 54m$12–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Worcester to Melrosetaxi 45.8 mi
1h 2m$140–170
Worcester to Melrose by bus, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Melrose is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Worcester to Melrose is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Melrose. However, there are services departing from Worcester and arriving at Melrose/Cedar Park via Kenmore and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Worcester and Melrose is 50 miles. The road distance is 46 miles.
The best way to get from Worcester to Melrose without a car is to bus and subway which takes 1h 46m and costs $10 - $30.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Worcester to Melrose, including transfers.
Worcester to Melrose train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Worcester station.
Worcester to Melrose train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lansdowne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Worcester to Melrose is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Worcester to Melrose.
There are 1750+ hotels available in Melrose.
What companies run services between Worcester, MA, USA and Melrose, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Worcester to Lansdowne hourly. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 1h 23m.
Subway from Downtown Crossing to Oak Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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
- $8–22
- 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
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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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