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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 16 minutes, but the fastest Peter Pan Lines bus can make the trip in 8 hours and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 359 mi (578 km) |
| Shortest duration | 8h 35m |
| Cheapest price | $28.48 |
| Most frequent service | Peter Pan Lines |
| Bus lines | 2 |
Average 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.
Bus tickets for a trip from Worcester to Washington DC cost $40.78 on average. Tickets cheaper than $40.78 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Worcester to Washington DC is expected to be between $36 and $58. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is May 8, 2024, when tickets are available for May 8, 2024. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just $37.
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 24 days in advance. This way, you can save up to $48.80 on your bus ticket compared to booking 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 | $52.50 |
| Peter Pan Lines | 5 | 10h 14m | $60.78 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus 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 $28.
Book Peter Pan Lines from Worcester to Washington from $53. 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 14 minutes , while the fastest available Peter Pan Lines trip will get you to Washington in 8 hours and 35 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 16 minutes to cover the 359 miles from Worcester to Washington DC. However, the fastest bus only takes 8 hours and 35 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, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 3:00pm. 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 $91.00.
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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 bus 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.
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