What is the distance between Washington and Worcester?

About 360 miles (580 km) separate Washington and Worcester.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Worcester?

If you're headed to Worcester from Washington, chances are that your bus will leave from Union Station and arrive at Union Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Worcester?

Once in Worcester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Ravenmeadow Golf Club, Top Barn Farm Park, Hanbury Hall, Tenpin Worcester and Worcester Live - Entertainment.

Bus Washington to Worcester from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Worcester on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:25pm	Union Station	8h 35m	4:00am	Worcester Union Station	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	7:50am	Union Station	7h 45m	3:35pm	Union Station	Fastest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	7:50am	Union Station	7h 45m	3:35pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:10am	Union Station	11h 55m	2:05pm	Worcester Union Station	No tags
	3:30am	Union Station	12h 10m	3:40pm	Worcester Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Worcester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Worcester. The journey takes about 11 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

11h 40mAverage Duration

361 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$41 - $282	Average Duration11h 40m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$77 - $254	Average Duration12h	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Worcester?

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Stops in Worcester

A
Union Station
2 Washington Sq, Worcester, MA 01604
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B
146 P&R
530 Southwest Cutoff (Commuter service only), Millbury, MA 01527
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Compare bus companies

Peter Pan

4/56,345 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Based on 6345 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at $68

Peter Pan Washington Worcester recent customer reviews

Good driving but the bus requires regular cleaning, a bit dirty especially one from harford to worcester.

Richard K.

October 13, 2017

They never meet the departure and arrival time

Elizabeth T.

May 5, 2018

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,450 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Washington, DC, US to Worcester, US by bus

What is the distance between Washington and Worcester?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Worcester?
What are the best sights and things to do in Worcester?

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