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About Worcester

We dare you to pronounce it right on the first try. Named after Worcester in England, Worcester is the second-most populous city in Massachusetts. The city boasts an extensive history, particularly because of its industrial and weaponry prowess during World War II; take your dad (or your dad friend) to the Worcester Historical Museum to learn more.

For those more interested in science and nature, visit the popular EcoTarium, which includes hands-on exhibits and an outdoor campus featuring forest and meadow trails. Then, to apply your newfound natural knowledge, take a relaxing stroll through Green Hill Park to try to identify the lake's wildlife. In the evening, visit The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts to catch anything from a burlesque show, Broadway performance, or even a silent film.

Worcester's location at the heart of the state makes it easy to travel to this bustling city. Worcester has its own regional airport, or head to Boston's Logan Airport for a wider variety of flights. Amtrak trains provide daily services from Boston, and bus service is available on Greyhound, Jefferson Lines, OurBus, and Peter Pan.

What train companies travel to Worcester, Massachusetts?

Located in Massachusetts, Worcester is accessible by train from 58 other cities. You can choose from 95 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Worcester on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Worcester are also available..

Train companies serving Worcester

TrainRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak1781d 4h 13m$311.86
Amtrak Lake Shore Limited1715h 31m$180.79

  • Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.

  • The Amtrak Lake Shore Limited is an overnight train that runs along some of the best shorelines in the U.S., connecting New York City and Boston with Chicago. The service provides top-tier amenities to its passengers, including free WiFi and dining onboard.

Which train carrier has the best service to Worcester?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Worcester by train with Amtrak Lake Shore Limited giving them a 4.8 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak had the most comfortable train service to Worcester taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak offers. They rate Amtrak a 4.8 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Worcester punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak Lake Shore Limited has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Worcester, rating them a 4.6 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

$9.55 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Worcester, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Worcester. In the last month, trains from Springfield to Worcester had the lowest average price at $9.55. The train from Boston to Worcester also tends to start at relatively low prices.

The main train station in Worcester is Union Station- 2 Washington Sqr. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Worcester.

The closest airport to Worcester is Worcester Regional Airport (ORH), it is located 3.8 miles from the city center of Worcester.
Worcester ranks number 8 among most popular train destinations in the region. It also ranks number 399 in United States. Worcester ranks number 5 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Worcester via train service. On average 13 direct daily train trips serve Worcester.
The population of Worcester is 184815. Worcester ranks number 2 in terms of population in Massachusetts and number 144 in all of United States.
Train tickets to Worcester range from $10 for a short trip to Worcester, while a 60 to 200 mile train trip to Worcester starts at , and a longer trip by train to Worcester can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $14.
People who take the train to Worcester are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a train last minute make taking a train to Worcester easy whether you're planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest train station to the city center of Worcester is Union Station- 2 Washington Sqr, located just 0.4 miles away. Select Union Station- 2 Washington Sqr as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Worcester. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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