How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Worcester?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Worcester start from $54. The average price for this route is around $82. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Worcester?

The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Worcester is 7h 30m, covering a distance of 380 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 25m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Worcester route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day, including services from Peter Pan , Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Worcester?

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Worcester at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Worcester?

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Worcester generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Worcester?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6381 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Worcester?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Worcester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Worcester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to Worcester from $50 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Worcester on December 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 10m	4:00am	Worcester Union Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 30m	4:00am	Worcester Union Station	Fastest

Next departures for Philadelphia to Worcester on December 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:30pm	Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)	6h 15m	9:45pm	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
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 40m	2:05pm	Worcester Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Worcester on December 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:30pm	Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)	6h 30m	3:00am	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	9:33am	30th Street Station	6h 2m	3:35pm	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

Next departures for Philadelphia to Worcester on December 28
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	9:33am	30th Street Station	6h 42m	4:15pm	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

Next departures for Philadelphia to Worcester on December 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:30am	Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)	6h	11:30am	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
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 40m	2:05pm	Worcester Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Worcester on December 30
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
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 40m	2:05pm	Worcester Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:59 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Worcester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Worcester. The journey takes about 7 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day

7h 30mAverage Duration

380 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$54 - $393	Average Duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$104 - $437	Average Duration10h 10m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Worcester?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, 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

4/56,387 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,451 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87451 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $54

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

3.5/511,735 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Worcester?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Worcester start from $54. The average price for this route is around $82. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Worcester?
The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Worcester is 7h 30m, covering a distance of 380 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 25m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Worcester route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day, including services from Peter Pan, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Worcester?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Worcester at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Worcester?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Worcester generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Worcester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6381 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Worcester?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Worcester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Worcester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-23

$69

12-24

$78

Today

$89

12-26

$69

12-27

$69

12-28

$83

12-29

$69

12-30

$76

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Worcester, US was searched and found on Dec 23, 2025 with a price of $69

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 $69 to $249 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 $69 which is on 2025-12-26.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.