How to get from Third Street to Worcester, MA by bus and train?

From Third Street to Worcester, MA by bus and train

To get from Third Street to Worcester, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R bus from Third Street station to Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the PETER PAN bus from South Station Boston station to Worcester Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The bus and train schedule from Third Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Worcester, MA on the Moovit app.

138min
Bus - RR
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Walk to Worcester, MA
Leaves from Third Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Third Street
  • 2
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Broad Street Terminal (Providence)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange)
    ID 072015
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Boston
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Springfield
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Worcester Union Station
    55 min
  • 10
    Walk to Worcester, MA
    Walk to
    Worcester, MA
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Third Street to Worcester, MA by bus and train via R, ACELA and PETER PAN

To get from Third Street to Worcester, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R bus from Third Street station to Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the PETER PAN bus from South Station Boston station to Worcester Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min. The bus and train schedule from Third Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Worcester, MA on the Moovit app.

177min
Bus - RR
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Walk to Worcester, MA
Leaves from Third Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Third Street
  • 2
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Broad Street Terminal (Providence)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange)
    ID 072015
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Boston
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Springfield
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Worcester Union Station
    55 min
  • 10
    Walk to Worcester, MA
    Walk to
    Worcester, MA
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Third Street to Worcester, MA

The distance between Third Street and Worcester, MA is approximately 91.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Third Street to Worcester, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Worcester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Third Street to Worcester, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Third Street to Worcester, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Third Street) and destination (Worcester, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and 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 bus and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Third Street to Worcester, MA by bus and train via R, ACELA and PETER PAN

To get from Third Street to Worcester, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R bus from Third Street station to Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the PETER PAN bus from South Station Boston station to Worcester Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min. The bus and train schedule from Third Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Worcester, MA on the Moovit app.

177min
Bus - RR
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Walk to Worcester, MA
Leaves from Third Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Third Street
  • 2
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Broad Street Terminal (Providence)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange)
    ID 072015
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Boston
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Springfield
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Worcester Union Station
    55 min
  • 10
    Walk to Worcester, MA
    Walk to
    Worcester, MA
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Third Street to Worcester, MA?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line R, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line PETER PAN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Third Street to Worcester, MA?

    The alternative route takes 177 minutes, using Bus line R, Train line ACELA, Bus line PETER PAN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Third Street and Worcester, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Third Street to Worcester, MA?

    The R bus line goes from Broad Street Terminal (Providence) station near Third Street in Boston to Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station near Worcester, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Third Street to Worcester, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Third Street and Worcester, MA by bus and train is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Third Street to get to Worcester, MA?

    Get on the R bus from the Broad Street Terminal (Providence) stop near Third Street in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Third Street and Worcester, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) stop, which is closest to Worcester, MA.

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