Mbta Worcester Line Schedule (2024)

FAQs

What time does the train leave from Worcester to Boston? ›

Worcester to Boston train times

Trains run hourly between Worcester and Boston. The earliest departure is at 07:13 in the morning, and the last departure from Worcester is at 22:50 which arrives into Boston at 00:18. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 30m.

Worcester to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Worcester station. Train or bus from Worcester to Boston? The best way to get from Worcester to Boston is to bus which takes 1h and costs $4 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $14 and takes 1h 36m.

The MBTA introduced the Flex Pass in July 2020. It allows for five days of unlimited round-trip commuter rail travel in a 30-day period for 10% less than the cost of 10 individual one-way tickets.

Framingham/​Worcester

Worcester Line Train 525 (4:00 pm from South Station) is operating 5-15 minutes behind schedule between West Natick and Worcester.

Cheap train tickets from Worcester, MA to New York, NY can start from as little as $39 (€34) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Worcester, MA to New York, NY is $86 (€75); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

When does the subway run? Most trains run between about 5 AM and 1 AM, and some lines have service as late at 1:50 AM. Service runs more frequently during rush hour, between 6:30 AM – 9 AM and 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM on weekdays.

It really depends on your preference – there are lots of options to find the best fares in the most convenient place. For example, you can use the National Rail website or app, or visit a station ticket office or ticket machine.

The Worcester to Boston bus starts from $13.99. Booking in advance, whether on the app or website, is the best way to get the most affordable bus travel. If you book online, you can choose to pay with a debit card or credit card on the Greyhound app or website. If you prefer, you can also pay in person with cash.

Buying tickets

Like all train companies*, you must buy a ticket before you board, or risk getting a penalty fare. Only undiscounted Anytime fares will be available from the conductor** - note that these are more expensive than purchasing before you travel.

This is how Anytime Day Travelcards work:

If you plan on travelling into London and returning the same day, you can use an Anytime Day Travelcard to make the trip. This can be used anywhere in Zones 1-6 on the Tube, London buses, London Overground, trams and Docklands Light Railway (DLR) trains.

What is full flex ticket? ›

Flexible flights are those which allow for changes or cancellations after the purchase has been made. By purchasing a flexible flight, also known as flexi flights or open tickets, travelers are able to change travel dates or even cancel last-minute for no fee or a smaller fee than with regular airline tickets.

Children age 11 and under ride the MBTA for free. Groups including 10 or more children (regardless of the number of chaperones), must register their travel using the field trip form. People who are legally blind, as well as an accompanying guide, ride the MBTA for free with a Blind Access CharlieCard.

Trains to Worcester, located west of Boston, leave from South Station. When do Commuter Rail trains run? Each Commuter Rail route runs on a set timetable, with service beginning as early as 5 AM and ending as late as 1 AM at some stops.

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) offers daily train service to and from Boston via the Framingham/Worcester line.

Worcestershire Parkway is a split-level railway station where the Cotswold and Cross Country lines cross near Norton, Worcester, England. It opened on 23 February 2020.

Each Commuter Rail route runs on a set timetable, with service beginning as early as 5 AM and ending as late as 1 AM at some stops. Service is more frequent during peak travel times, Monday – Friday, 7 – 9 AM and 4 – 7 PM. Schedules are adjusted every 3 months to account for service demands.

The best way to get from Worcester to Boston / Logan Airport is to bus via Boston South Buses which takes 1h 12m and costs $5 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $45 and takes 1h 48m.

Hours of operation vary, but most bus and train service starts around 5 AM and ends around 1 AM. There is no late-night or overnight train service in Boston, though some bus service starts as early (or as late!) as 3:30 AM.