What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Worcester?

About 237 miles (382 km) separate Philadelphia and Worcester.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Philadelphia to Worcester start their journey at Philadelphia Airport and wind up at Union Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 Worcester Live - Entertainment, George Marshall Medical Museum, Worcester Cathedral, Witley Court & Gardens and Worcester River Cruises.

Bus Philadelphia to Worcester from $43 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Worcester on November 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	6h 40m	8:40pm	Worcester Union Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 30m	4:00am	Worcester Union Station	Fastest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	8:32am	30th Street Station	7h 13m	3:45pm	Union Station	No tags
	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 20m	10:20am	Worcester Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	6h 55m	8:40pm	Worcester Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	8:32am	30th Street Station	7h 13m	3:45pm	Union Station	No tags
	7:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 15m	3:40pm	Worcester Union Station	No tags
	1:10pm	199 Spring Garden St.	7h 30m	8:40pm	Worcester Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Worcester on November 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 30m	4:00am	Worcester Union Station	Cheapest
	7:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 25m	12:55am	Worcester Union Station	Fastest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	8:32am	30th Street Station	7h 13m	3:45pm	Union Station	No tags
	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 20m	10:20am	Worcester Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 40m	2:05pm	Worcester Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	8:32am	30th Street Station	7h 13m	3:45pm	Union Station	No tags
	7:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 15m	3:40pm	Worcester Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:20am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	10h	10:20am	Worcester Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia 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 7 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

7h 30mAverage Duration

236 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$46 - $165	Average Duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$74 - $103	Average Duration9h 33m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Peter Pan

4/56,323 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,368 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.

Greyhound Philadelphia Worcester recent customer reviews

For 1 when I got the New Jersey the bus broke down so we had to get another bus and I had to wait for at least hour then when I got the Connecticut I had to go to Boston which was it my choice am I woman had to get me a Uber from Boston to Worcester because if she didn't I would have had to wait until 7:30 at Boston Boston to go to Worcester

Solomon S.

March 7, 2020

FlixBus

3.5/511,284 reviews

Staff4.1

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

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Worcester?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Stops in Worcester

A - Union Station

B - 146 P&R

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Worcester, US by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/09

$88

11/10

$54

Today

$56

11/12

$51

11/13

$43

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No data

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11/16

$45

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Worcester, US was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $43

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Worcester, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $43 to $134 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Worcester, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-11-13.