How to get from South Station to Worcester, MA by train?

From South Station to Worcester, MA by train

Take one direct train from South Station to Worcester, MA in Worcester: take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from South Station station to Worcester Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $12.25. The train schedule from South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Worcester, MA on the Moovit app.

116min$12.25
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Walk to Worcester, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Station
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    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #525 | Worcester
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Worcester Union Station
    104 min
  • 4
    Walk to Worcester, MA
    Walk to
    Worcester, MA
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Station to Worcester, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from South Station to Worcester, MA you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FITCHBURG train and finally take the CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE bus from Mart Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg station to Worcester Court House station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $14.65. The train schedule from South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Worcester, MA on the Moovit app.

154min$14.65
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLECLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Walk to Worcester, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Station
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fitchburg
    75 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mart Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLECLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Mart Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Worcester Court House
    ID 649
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Worcester, MA
    Walk to
    Worcester, MA
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Station to Worcester, MA

The distance between South Station and Worcester, MA is approximately 44.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station to Worcester, MA by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Worcester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from South Station to Worcester, MA

To check the train schedule from South Station to Worcester, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Station) and destination (Worcester, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train schedules.

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From South Station to Worcester, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from South Station to Worcester, MA you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FITCHBURG train and finally take the CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE bus from Mart Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg station to Worcester Court House station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $14.65. The train schedule from South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Worcester, MA on the Moovit app.

154min$14.65
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLECLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE
Walk to Worcester, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Station
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fitchburg
    75 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mart Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLECLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE
    Mart Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Worcester Court House
    ID 649
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Worcester, MA
    Walk to
    Worcester, MA
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Station to Worcester, MA?

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Station to Worcester, MA?

    The alternative route takes 154 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line CLINTON-WORCESTER COMMUTER SHUTTLE.

  • Is there a direct train between South Station and Worcester, MA?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from South Station in Boston to Worcester, MA in Worcester in 1 hr 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Station to Worcester, MA?

    The FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train line goes from #525 | Worcester station near South Station in Boston to Worcester Union Station station near Worcester, MA in Worcester.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station to Worcester, MA by train?

    The total travel time between South Station and Worcester, MA by train is about 1 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South Station to get to Worcester, MA?

    Get on the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from the #525 | Worcester station near South Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between South Station and Worcester, MA?

    Get off the train at the Worcester Union Station station, which is closest to Worcester, MA.

  • When is the first train from South Station to Worcester, MA?

    The first train from South Station in Boston to Worcester, MA in Worcester is Framingham/Worcester. It leaves the South Station station at 12:45 AM.

  • When is the first bus from South Station to Worcester, MA?

    The first bus from South Station in Boston to Worcester, MA in Worcester is Boston - Philadelphia - Washington. It leaves the South Station Bus Terminal stop at 9:30 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from South Station to Worcester, MA?

    The ride from South Station to Worcester, MA costs $12.25.

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