Question 1

Is there a train from Worcester to New York?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, there is no direct Amtrak service from Worcester to New York City. To get to Worcester, you’ll have to transfer at least once. Common transfers take place in Springfield, Massachusetts, and in New Haven, Connecticut. The average travel time including transfers is about 5 hours and 40 minutes, and costs around $74. Taking a direct bus is both a cheaper and faster option.

Question 2

What is the cheapest bus to New York from Worcester?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest bus to New York City from Worcester is offered by Greyhound. On average, Greyhound tickets for this route cost close to $20, and with 9 daily trips you have many departing times to choose from. A direct Greyhound bus takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes if there is little traffic and the weather is good.

Question 3

What is the best way to travel to New York City from Worcester?

Accepted Answer

The best way to travel to New York from Worcester is by bus. Because there is no direct train route, buses are faster than taking Amtrak, as well as cheaper. While there are occasional nonstop flights from the Worcester Regional Airport to John F. Kennedy Airport that take just an hour, tickets start at more than $100. When balancing time and money, bus is your best bet.

Question 4

What is the busiest day of the week to travel by bus?

Accepted Answer

Because many passengers travel from Worcester to New York at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.

Question 5

What bus companies travel from Worcester to New York?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 bus lines from Worcester to New York available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 7 daily trips, Greyhound usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

Question 6

How much is a bus ticket from Worcester to New York?

Accepted Answer

$27.38 is the average price of a bus ticket from Worcester to New York. Taking a bus is an affordable way to make this trip. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.

Question 7

How many buses are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are 15 scheduled buses that travel from Worcester to New York every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 4 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Worcester to New York; ticket prices start at $43.85.

Question 8

How long is the bus ride from Worcester to New York?

Accepted Answer

The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 7 minutes to cover the 252 kilometers from Worcester to New York. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 10 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Question 9

When do the earliest and latest buses leave Worcester?

Accepted Answer

The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 4:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Worcester to New York, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Question 10

Get around town with Moovit

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Question 11

Where does the bus arrive in New York?

Accepted Answer

Buses arrive in New York at 7 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.

Question 12

Where does the bus leave from in Worcester?

Accepted Answer

Worcester has two bus stations with service to New York.

Question 13

Prices as travel date approaches

Accepted Answer

Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. The best way to find cheap bus tickets is to book at least 25 days in advance. By doing so, you can expect to save C$30.86 on your bus ticket compared to booking at the last minute.

Question 14

Average prices by travel date

Accepted Answer

Over the next four weeks, the average ticket price of a bus from Worcester to New York is expected to range from  to . If you are looking to travel to New York within the next week, you can find bus tickets starting from . The cheapest bus tickets in the next month are  and can be found on .

Question 15

Monthly average prices

Accepted Answer

The lowest bus ticket prices on this route can usually be found in . That’s when the average price of a bus ticket is expected to be just – the lowest of the year.
Alternatively, if you plan to travel from Worcester to New York in , expect to spend more on your bus trip, as the average ticket price may surge to at that time of year. However, if you book your trip ahead of time, you can still score a ticket at a lower price.

Question 16

Need a return trip from New York to Worcester?

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Question 17

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.

Accepted Answer

With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free and with no additional fees. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.