How much is the train ticket from Washington to Worcester?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Worcester start at $176. The average price for this train route is around $422. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Washington to Worcester?

The average train trip from Washington to Worcester takes 12h and covers 578 km. The quickest train gets you there in 7h 45m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Washington to Worcester route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 1 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Worcester?

The earliest train from Washington to Worcester departs at 7:10am. The latest train departs at 8:10am.

What is the best train operator from Washington to Worcester?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Worcester?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Washington to Worcester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Washington to Worcester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Washington to Worcester from $207 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Worcester on December 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00pm	Union Station	12h 40m	10:40am	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	11:00am	Union Station	8h	7:00pm	Union Station	Fastest
	10:20am	Union Station	8h 40m	7:00pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	11:00am	Union Station	8h	7:00pm	Union Station	No tags
	10:20am	Union Station	8h 40m	7:00pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Worcester on December 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00pm	Union Station	12h 40m	10:40am	Union Station	Cheapest
	7:10am	Union Station	8h 35m	3:45pm	Union Station	Fastest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	6:50am	Union Station	8h 55m	3:45pm	Union Station	No tags
	7:10am	Union Station	8h 35m	3:45pm	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	6:50am	Union Station	8h 55m	3:45pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Worcester on December 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00pm	Union Station	12h 40m	10:40am	Union Station	Cheapest
	7:10am	Union Station	8h 35m	3:45pm	Union Station	Fastest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	6:50am	Union Station	8h 55m	3:45pm	Union Station	No tags
	7:10am	Union Station	8h 35m	3:45pm	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	6:50am	Union Station	8h 55m	3:45pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Worcester on December 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00pm	Union Station	12h 40m	10:40am	Union Station	Cheapest
	7:10am	Union Station	8h 35m	3:45pm	Union Station	Fastest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	6:50am	Union Station	8h 55m	3:45pm	Union Station	No tags
	7:10am	Union Station	8h 35m	3:45pm	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	6:50am	Union Station	8h 55m	3:45pm	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 9:10 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington 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 11 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

11h 40mAverage Duration

582 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$68 - $285	Average Duration11h 40m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$176 - $507	Average Duration12h	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Washington, DC, US and Worcester, US?

Washington, DC, US

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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Worcester, US

A
Union Station
2 Washington Sq, Worcester, MA 01604
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Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,684 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

US train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Worcester, US by train

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 train ticket from Washington to Worcester?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Worcester start at $176. The average price for this train route is around $422. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Washington to Worcester?
The average train trip from Washington to Worcester takes 12h and covers 578 km. The quickest train gets you there in 7h 45m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Worcester route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 1 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Worcester?
The earliest train from Washington to Worcester departs at 7:10am. The latest train departs at 8:10am.
What is the best train operator from Washington to Worcester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Worcester?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Washington to Worcester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Washington to Worcester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12-26

$361

12-27

$358

Today

$278

12-29

$278

12-30

$207

12-31

$207

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Worcester, US was searched and found on Dec 30, 2025 with a price of $207

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

You can expect to pay from $207 to $1,169 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Worcester, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $207 which is on 2025-12-30.