There are 4 ways to get from Boston University to Worcester Polytechnic Institute by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
2h 5m$7–14Bus, line 504 bus
- Take the bus from Commonwealth Ave @ Hinsdale St to Stuart St @ Dartmouth Stbus
- Take the bus from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 504 / ...
- Take the bus from Boston to Worcesterbus
3h 10m$8–22Drive 38.5 mi
- Drive from Boston University to Worcester Polytechnic Institutecar 38.5 mi
56 min$7–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston University to Worcester Polytechnic Institutetaxi 38.5 mi
56 min$120–150
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston University to Worcester Polytechnic Institute is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston University to Worcester Polytechnic Institute is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston University to Worcester Polytechnic Institute. However, there are services departing from Commonwealth Ave @ Hinsdale St and arriving at Worcester via Stuart St @ Dartmouth St and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lansdowne and arriving at Worcester. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Boston University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 44 miles. The road distance is 38.7 miles.
The best way to get from Boston University to Worcester Polytechnic Institute without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $7 - $14.
The train from Lansdowne to Worcester takes 1h 22m including transfers and departs hourly.
Boston University to Worcester Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Commonwealth Ave @ Hinsdale St station.
Boston University to Worcester Polytechnic Institute train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lansdowne station.
The best way to get from Boston University to Worcester Polytechnic Institute is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $7 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus and line 504 bus, which costs $7 - $23 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Lansdowne to Worcester hourly. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Boston University to Worcester Polytechnic Institute via Commonwealth Ave @ Hinsdale St, Stuart St @ Dartmouth St, Lincoln St @ Essex St, Boston, and Worcester in around 3h 10m.
Train from Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Bus from Commonwealth Ave @ Hinsdale St to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St to Lincoln St @ Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Boston University to Worcester Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Stuart St @ Dartmouth St station.
Boston University to Worcester Polytechnic Institute train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Worcester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston University to Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 39 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Boston University to Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
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