There are 4 ways to get from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Boston University by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain Framingham/Worcester Line
2h 6m$7–14Bus, line 47 bus
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0240 / ...
- Take the bus from Broadway Station - Red Line to Mountfort St @ Carlton Stbus 47
2h 31m$7–27Drive 39.7 mi
- Drive from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Boston Universitycar 39.7 mi
53 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Boston Universitytaxi 39.7 mi
53 min$120–150
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Boston University is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Boston University is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Worcester Polytechnic Institute station to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Worcester Union Station and arriving at Mountfort St @ Carlton St via Broadway Station - Red Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Worcester and arriving at Lansdowne. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Boston University is 44 miles. The road distance is 40 miles.
The best way to get from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Boston University without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $7 - $14.
The train from Worcester to Lansdowne takes 1h 23m including transfers and departs hourly.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Boston University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Worcester Union Station.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Worcester station.
The best way to get from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Boston University is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $7 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus and line 47 bus, which costs $7 - $27 and takes 2h 31m.
What companies run services between Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Worcester to Lansdowne hourly. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Boston University via Worcester Union Station, Boston, Broadway Station - Red Line, and Mountfort St @ Carlton St in around 2h 31m.
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
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- 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
Bus from Broadway Station - Red Line to Mountfort St @ Carlton St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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 Polytechnic Institute to Boston University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lansdowne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Boston University is 40 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Boston University.
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