Transportation

The area is conveniently accessible by an excellent transportation system, making it easy for its residents, workers, and tourists to get in and out of the city. Below is a summary of the various transportation modes and the services offered in the area:

Major Highways

  • East-West: Route 9, Route 20, I-395, I-290, I-90 (Mass. Pike)
  • North-South: Route 12, Route 122, Route 146, I-190, I-495

Highway Mileage from Worcester

  • NYC: 178 miles
  • Portland, ME: 141 miles
  • Newport, RI: 74 miles
  • Manchester, NH: 73 miles
  • Hartford, CT: 64 miles
  • Springfield: 53 miles
  • Providence, RI: 43 miles
  • Lowell: 41 miles
  • Boston: 38 miles

Airport Information

The Convention & Visitors Bureau is lucky enough to be within an hour's drive to 4 major airports as well as have its own Worcester Regional Airport which features charter service and the recently added commercial airline service to Florida and Myrtle Beach, SC through Direct Air. For your convenience, below you'll find their websites and contact information:

Rail Service

  • Passenger Service: Amtrak Passenger Rail Service provides daily passenger rail service to and from Worcester.
  • Freight Service: One of New England’s largest mainline freight interchanges is the Worcester area rail system. Worcester serves as an inland port for containerized freights. It handles containers of import cargoes from the Far East, which move by rail from West Coast ports to Worcester and are transferred to trucks for final delivery in New England.
AA Transportation
605 Hartford Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 508-791-9100

AA Transportation is your most reliable choice for wedding limos, prom limos, bachelor/bachelorette party limos, corporate limousines, and all-occasion transportation throughout the Central MA area.

AA's Limousine Service is headquartered in Shrewsbury, MA. Our 4 facilities located in Central Mass provide you with the best transportation experience in New England. If you're looking for a Limo to Boston or are in the surrounding areas planning a special event, our Limo fleet is there when you need us.

Amtrak
2 Washington Square, Worcester, MA 01604 800-872-7245
DirectAir
375 Airport Dr, Worcester, MA 01602 877-432-3473
Worcester's direct flight service to Orlando/Sanford and Punta Gorda/Fort Myers, Florida and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Just imagine.... having more time to enjoy your vacation at the beach, the golf course, or the amusement park. So don't delay.
Fox Tours & Silver Fox Motorcoaches
3 Silver Fox Dr, Millbury, MA 01527 800-734-8106

Fox Tours is a diversified family business that has served New England since 1978. We offer both Day and Overnight Group and School Tours to cities such as Boston, New York, Atlantic City, Washington, D.C., and Myrtle Beach!

Knights Airport Limousine
390 Hartford Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 508-839-6252
Door to Door Airport Service: Logan International (Boston), T.F. Green (Providence), Bradley (Hartford), Worcester Regional, Manchester NH, Service For: Amtrak (Providence) and Black Falcon Pier. Also specializing in Bachelor and Bachelorette parties and nights out on the town.
Metrowest Limousine
106 North St, North Grafton, MA 01519 508-839-7230
Southwest Airlines Co.
1 Harborside Dr, Boston, MA 02128 800-435-9792
Southwest offers daily flights from Boston, MA-Logan and Providence, RI - T.F Green Airport, with nonstop service to Baltimore, Washington, Chicago, Kansas City, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, and Tampa. Connecting service to 36 other cities. Fly Southwest Airlines. A symbol of freedom.
Thrifty Car Rental
375 Airport Dr, Worcester, MA 01602 508-792-0537
Auto rental franchise targeting value conscious business and leisure travelers, family owned and operated for over 30 years. Award winning service and high quality cars and trucks. Used car sales available too! Hours of operation: 8am-7pm, Mon-Fri.
Worcester Airport Limousine
219 W Boylston St, West Boylston, MA 01583 508-756-4834
Open seven days, 24 hours a day. Door-to-door airport transportation to Boston's Logan International Airport, TF Green Airport in Providence, R.I., Worcester Regional Airport and Bradley International Airport, Hartford, CT. In addition to shuttle vans, Lincoln Town Car, Limousine, Excursion SUV, and Mini Coach service also available.
Worcester Regional Airport
375 Airport Dr, Worcester, MA 01602 888-359-9672
Regional Airport with daily flights to Atlanta, JFK Airport, and Philadelphia.
Worcester Regional Flight Academy/Allen Aviation LLC.
375 Airport Drive, Worcester, MA 01602 508-755-6082

The Worcester Regional Flight Academy is the premier flight school in Worcester County, perfectly positioned to help you meet your needs.  Satisfying customers from around Worcester takes efficient, responsive and top-notch professional service and flight instruction.  We offer Discovery Flights & Scenic Tours over Central Massachusetts, Photo/Aerial & Real Estate Survey Flights, Affordable Aircraft Rental, Private - Commercial Pilot Training, Gift Certificate Packages and more!

WRTA - Worcester Regional Transit Authority
287 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605 508-791-9782

As the second largest regional transit authority in MA, the WRTA serves 35 communities through a fleet of buses and minibuses. The WRTA also provides paratransit services, as well as several other services, for the elderly and disabled.

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