There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Worcester Polytechnic Institute by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Worcester Union StationGreyhound US0235 / ...
1h 21m$5–35Train
- Take the train from Lansdowne to WorcesterFramingham/Worcester Line
2h 4m$5–14Drive 41 mi
- Drive from Boston to Worcester Polytechnic Institute41 mi
55 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston to Worcester Polytechnic Institute41 mi
55 min$130–160
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Worcester Polytechnic Institute is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Worcester Polytechnic Institute is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $7 - $11.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at Worcester Union Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
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 33m.
The distance between Boston and Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 42 miles. The road distance is 41.2 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Worcester Polytechnic Institute without a car is to bus which takes 1h 21m and costs $5 - $35.
The bus from Boston to Worcester Union Station takes 55 min including transfers and departs five times a day.
Boston to Worcester Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Worcester Polytechnic Institute train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lansdowne station.
The best way to get from Boston to Worcester Polytechnic Institute is to bus which takes 1h 21m and costs $5 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $14 and takes 2h 4m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Worcester Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $12–17 and the journey takes 55 min. Peter Pan Bus Lines also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from Lansdowne to Worcester hourly. Tickets cost $5–14 and the journey takes 1h 33m.
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- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Boston to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–35
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $5–35
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Boston Taxis & Vans
- Phone
- +1 617-410-7500
- Website
- boston-taxis.com
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Boston Airport Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-576-9800
- Website
- bostonairportcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Worcester Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Worcester Union Station.
Boston to Worcester Polytechnic Institute train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Worcester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 41 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Boston to Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
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