How to Travel from

Worcester to Grand Central–42nd Street Station

by Rideshare or Car

United States of America Worcester Grand Central–42nd Street Station

Cheapest

By car (274 km)

3 h 10 min

274 km.

from $15

Other

Rideshare

3 h 10 min

274 km.

from $10.42

Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:

jetblue.com/

Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to John

Ave. Duration:

1h 21m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$60.11–$626.63

Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Laguardia

Ave. Duration:

1h 19m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$95.91–$537.11

American Airlines

Website:

aa.com/

Plane from Worcester Regional Airport to John

Ave. Duration:

1h 18m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$95.91–$242.98

Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to John

Ave. Duration:

1h 21m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$83.12–$396.44

Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Laguardia

Ave. Duration:

1h 21m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$345.29–$601.05

Delta

Website:

delta.com/

Plane from Worcester Regional Airport to Laguardia

Ave. Duration:

1h 18m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$46.04–$204.61

Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to John

Ave. Duration:

1h 27m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$60.11–$255.77

Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Laguardia

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$63.94–$268.56

Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Newark

Ave. Duration:

1h 28m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$60.11–$242.98

United Airlines

Website:

united.com/

Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Newark

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$95.91–$358.08

Plane from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Newark

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$191.83–$703.36

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Bus from Worcester Union Station to Providence

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

3 times a day

MBTA

Phone:

+1-617-222-3200

Website:

mbta.com

Train from Worcester to Back

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$6.14–$16.62

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from Providence to Stamford

Ave. Duration:

2h 29m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$29.41–$242.98

Amtrak Acela

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from Providence to Stamford

Ave. Duration:

2h 13m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$44.76–$498.75

Metro-North Railroad (MNR)

Phone:

877.690.5114

Website:

mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad

Train from Stamford to Grand

Ave. Duration:

1h 11m

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$12.79–$20.46

Train from New Haven to Grand

Ave. Duration:

2h 7m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$20.46–$30.69

Long Island Rail Road

Phone:

+1-718-217-5477

Website:

mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road

Train from Jamaica to Grand

Ave. Duration:

20 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.71–$14.07

Train from Woodside to Grand

Ave. Duration:

11 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.71–$12.79

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:

+1 214-849-8100

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greyhound.com/

Bus from Union Station, Worcester, MA to Port

Ave. Duration:

5h 15m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$14.07–$121.49

Bus from Worcester Union Station to New

Ave. Duration:

2h 45m

Frequency:

5 times a week

Estimated price:

$8.95–$102.31

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Phone:

1-800-343-9999

Website:

peterpanbus.com

Bus from Union Station, Worcester, MA to Port

Ave. Duration:

3h 30m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$6.39–$70.34

Bus from Union Station, Worcester, MA to Newark

Ave. Duration:

5h 30m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$6.39–$70.34

OurBus

Phone:

+1-844-800-6828

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

ourbus.com

Bus from Union Station, Worcester, MA to Port

Ave. Duration:

3h 25m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$7.67–$62.66

What is the cheapest way to get from Worcester to Grand Central-42nd Street Station?

The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Grand Central-42nd Street Station is to bus which costs $5.43 - $103.26 and takes 3h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Worcester to Grand Central-42nd Street Station?

The fastest way to get from Worcester to Grand Central-42nd Street Station is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $30.43 - $44.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Worcester and Grand Central-42nd Street Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Union Station, Worcester, MA station and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Worcester to Grand Central-42nd Street Station?

The distance between Worcester and Grand Central-42nd Street Station is 287 km. The road distance is 276 km.

How do I travel from Worcester to Grand Central-42nd Street Station without a car?

The best way to get from Worcester to Grand Central-42nd Street Station without a car is to bus which takes 3h 47m and costs $5.43 - $103.26 .

How long does it take to get from Worcester to Grand Central-42nd Street Station?

The bus from Union Station, Worcester, MA to Port Authority Bus Terminal takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Worcester to Grand Central-42nd Street Station bus from?

Worcester to Grand Central-42nd Street Station bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Union Station, Worcester, MA.

Where does the Worcester to Grand Central-42nd Street Station bus arrive?

Worcester to Grand Central-42nd Street Station bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Worcester to Grand Central-42nd Street Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Worcester to Grand Central-42nd Street Station is 276 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Worcester to Grand Central-42nd Street Station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Worcester to Grand Central-42nd Street Station?

Book your Worcester to Grand Central-42nd Street Station bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Grand Central-42nd Street Station?

There are 2991+ hotels available in Grand Central-42nd Street Station. Prices start at $70.21 per night.

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Two ways to Travel from Worcester to Grand Central–42nd Street Station

Transport providers

Airlines

JetBlue Airways

American Airlines

Delta

United Airlines

Train operators

Amtrak

MBTA

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Amtrak Acela

Metro-North Railroad (MNR)

Long Island Rail Road

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Peter Pan Bus Lines

OurBus

Questions and Answers

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