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Journey Information

There are 14 intercity coaches per day from Worcester to New York. Traveling by coach from Worcester to New York usually takes around 6 hours and 12 minutes, but the fastest OurBus coach can make the trip in 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Distance156 mi (252 km)
Shortest duration3h 10m
Cheapest price£15.82
Trips per day4
Most frequent serviceGreyhound
Coach lines3

Coach Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Overall score for coaches from Worcester to New York

(Based on 101 ratings and reviews)

4.8

5.0

jinrui

9 February 2024- Visiting friends

Greyhound

Pros: air conditioning is frozing me. Cons: Seat is not so good. Tips: Delay is common.

5.0

Sandra

6 January 2024- Vacation

Peter Pan Lines

The drivers were professional and drove safely. It snowed on our return trip and the driver handled it extremely well. The atmosphere was quiet and peaceful. I would definitely use Peter Pan again.

4.0

JESWANTH

31 December 2023- Solo travel

Peter Pan Lines

Pros: Bus arrival to pick up is on time. And she is very assistive and kind. Cons: More comfort level for the price and eminities like water bottles should be provided. Tips: Nothing.

5.0

Raymond

15 December 2023- Visiting friends

Peter Pan Lines

Pros: bus was on time for pick up and getting to my destination. Cons: Nothing.

5.0

Sharad

1 October 2023- Vacation

Peter Pan Lines

Pros: Good trip for us,first time in the USA. Affordable and better option for overseas. Cons: Flexibus seat need to more comfortable for night journey. Tips: Good luck!

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

£24.60 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.

Average prices by travel date

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Over the next four weeks, the average ticket price of a bus from Worcester to New York is expected to range from £20 to £34. If you are looking to travel to New York within the next week, you can find bus tickets starting from £21. The cheapest bus tickets in the next month are £20 and can be found on 9 April 2024.

Monthly average prices

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The lowest bus ticket prices on this route can usually be found in January. That’s when the average price of a bus ticket is expected to be just £25 – the lowest of the year.

Alternatively, if you plan to travel from Worcester to New York in July, expect to spend more on your bus trip, as the average ticket price may surge to £36 at that time of year. However, if you book your trip ahead of time, you can still score a ticket at a lower price.

Prices as travel date approaches

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Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. The best way to find cheap coach tickets is to book at least 29 days in advance. By doing so, you can expect to save £16.22 on your coach ticket compared to booking at the last minute.

What coach companies travel from Worcester to New York?

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:

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Greyhound77h 2m£30.64
OurBus13h 22m£25.68
Peter Pan Lines65h 17m£31.65
  • Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 7 bus trips from Worcester to New York every day, with the average journey taking around 7 hours and 2 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to New York usually start from £16.

  • OurBus is an intercity bus company based in New York City. OurBus provides cheap bus tickets to some of the most popular cities in the United States. All OurBus coaches come equipped with a generous roster of amenities, including extra legroom, freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and complimentary bottled water. With cheap bus tickets starting from £16, OurBus is one of the best ways to travel by bus from Worcester to New York if you are looking for comfort at a good price.

  • Book Peter Pan Lines from Worcester to New York from £21. There are 6 Peter Pan Lines schedules from Worcester to New York and you can expect on average to pay for a Peter Pan Lines ticket to New York. In Worcester, Peter Pan Lines departs to New York from Union Station and no other station. In New York, Peter Pan Lines arrives at Port Authority Bus Station and no other station.

    An average trip on Peter Pan Lines from Worcester to New York takes 5 hours and 17 minutes , while the fastest available Peter Pan Lines trip will get you to New York in 3 hours and 10 minutes .

    On weekends, Peter Pan Lines offers 8 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to New York.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.

The coach takes an average of 6 hours and 12 minutes to cover the 156 miles from Worcester to New York. However, the fastest coach 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 coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Saturday is usually the day when coaches are busiest, as many travelers take the coach to enjoy the weekend in New York. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, traveling mid-week is your best bet.

The first coach leaves at 06:00 and the last coach leaves at 15:00. To see the times for all coaches from Worcester to New York, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 14 scheduled coaches that travel from Worcester to New York every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 4 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Worcester to New York; ticket prices start at £25.34.

City Information

Worcester

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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 coach service is available on Greyhound, Jefferson Lines, OurBus, and Peter Pan.

New York

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New York is one of the most exciting cities in the world for a reason – it offers numerous opportunities for a great time to visitors of all ages and interests. For the culturally inclined travelers, the city boasts a unique collection of world-famous museums, as well as the chance to see the best plays and musicals that Broadway has to offer, or check out the latest production at the Metropolitan Opera. If sightseeing is your cardio, NYC is the place to be – just by walking around town, you can visit such iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Times Square. Or hop on a ferry to Ellis Island to meet the Statue of Liberty up-close and personal.

NYC’s five boroughs feature more than 1,700 parks, including the gorgeous Central Park, making it one of the best cities for outdoor activities in the country. As for the nightlife, there’s no argument that New York City is the biggest party hub in the U.S.

With three major bus and train stations in Manhattan alone – Port Authority, Grand Central & Penn Station – and three nearby airports, NYC is one of the predominant travel hubs in the world. If you are ever looking to get out of town, NYC is centrally connected throughout the state and region, you can easily hop on a train to Albany to go explore upstate New York.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Worcester?

Main departure station: Union Station

Worcester has two coach stations with service to New York.

All coach stations in Worcester:

  • Union Station

  • Franklin St & Harding St

Where does the coach arrive in New York?

Main arrival station: Port Authority Bus Station

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

Coach stations in New York:

  • Port Authority Bus Station

  • Port Authority - 625 8th Ave

  • 300-310 W 31 St (SW Corner of 31st & 8th Ave)

  • 47 Chrystie St

  • Port Authority Bus Terminal, Gate 21

  • GW Bridge Bus Station

  • 672 1st Ave btwn 38th & 39th St

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