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There are 6 intercity buses per day from Worcester to Washington DC. Traveling by bus from Worcester to Washington DC usually takes around 11 hours and 17 minutes, but the fastest Peter Pan Lines bus can make the trip in 8 hours and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 359 mi (578 km) |
| Shortest duration | 8h 30m |
| Cheapest price | €26.84 |
| Most frequent service | Peter Pan Lines |
| Bus lines | 2 |
Overall score for buses from Worcester to Washington
(Based on 5 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: The comfort of not driving. Cons: Have proper arrival time on tickets. Tips: Make sure to have headphones to pass the time.
5.0
Pros: Excellent service. Would recommend to family and friends. Cons: Need water in toilet. Tips: Reach in time to catch the bus.
5.0
Pros: My trip was not really bad, because I arrived safely at my destination. Tips: It was really convenient and did not encounter any difficulty.
€37.81 is the average price of a bus ticket from Worcester to Washington DC. Any tickets cheaper than €37.81 can be considered a great deal. 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.
Bus tickets from Worcester to Washington DC are expected to cost between €34 and €59 over the next four weeks. If you're planning a trip to Washington DC within the next week, you can find the cheapest bus tickets starting from €34. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches.
The easiest way to save money on bus tickets is by booking in advance! Many carriers increase prices as the travel date approaches, so it's always a good idea to buy your tickets as early as possible. Book at least 24 days in advance to save €47.69 or more on your ticket, compared to booking at the last minute.
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Worcester to Washington DC that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Peter Pan Lines usually offers more choice, with 5 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 2 | 11h 46m | €48.76 |
| Peter Pan Lines | 5 | 10h 15m | €57.24 |
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 2 bus trips from Worcester to Washington every day, with the average journey taking around 11 hours and 46 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Washington usually start from €27.
Book Peter Pan Lines from Worcester to Washington from €50. There are 5 trips per day offered by Peter Pan Lines from Worcester to Washington DC and you can expect on average to pay for a Peter Pan Lines ticket to Washington. In Worcester, Peter Pan Lines departs to Washington from Union Station . In Washington, Peter Pan Lines arrives at Union Station .
An average trip on Peter Pan Lines from Worcester to Washington takes 10 hours and 15 minutes , while the fastest available Peter Pan Lines trip will get you to Washington in 8 hours and 30 minutes .
On weekends, Peter Pan Lines offers 7 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Washington.
The bus takes an average of 11 hours and 17 minutes to cover the 578 kilometers from Worcester to Washington DC. However, the fastest bus only takes 8 hours and 30 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.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Washington DC. 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, 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.
The first bus leaves at 08:00 and the last bus leaves at 15:00. To see the times for all buses from Worcester to Washington DC, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 6 scheduled buses that travel from Worcester to Washington DC every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Worcester to Washington DC; ticket prices start at €85.76.
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Link to image attributionWe 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.
Washington, DC is the capital of the United States, and as such, it offers many points of interest of governmental and historical value. DC is home to several iconic landmarks, including the White House where the U.S. president resides, the Capitol building that houses the meeting chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives, and the National Mall, where you can stop by the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the World War II Memorial. One of the reasons Washington, DC is among the best destinations to visit with your family is because it is home to so many world-famous museums, including the Smithsonians – 16 museums scattered across the District, most of which are open every day of the week, and even better, every single one is free.
D.C. is not just about politics and museums, though. The city’s active nightlife fittingly ranks it among the biggest party hubs in the country. Head to the vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood to check out some of the finest restaurants that the nation’s capital has to offer, or join a food tour of Georgetown to get a taste of the area’s culture along with its cuisine.
Nested between Virginia and Maryland, Washington, D.C. is a key transportation hub with three nearby airports and several bus and train stations.
Most buses depart from the main station in Worcester.
Union Station
Opened more than 100 years ago in 1907, Union Station is the largest transportation hub in Washington, D.C. with almost 5 million travelers passing through it every year. As the official headquarters of Amtrak, Union Station is the main train station in the U.S. capital. It is also a major hub for intercity bus travel, serving as the main bus station in D.C. for a number of carriers, including Greyhound, BoltBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. Union Station offers easy transit connections to places all over D.C. with dedicated stops for the city’s metro, bus and streetcar services, as well as commuter rail for travelers to and from the surrounding areas. Additionally, with a full blown shopping mall on the premises, Union Station is also among the most popular shopping destinations in the nation's capital.
Union Station
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