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

The community air service of Worcester with direct flights to Myrtle Beach, SC, West Palm Beach, FL, Orlando/Sanford, FL, and Ft. Myers/Punta Gorda, FL from Worcester Regional Airport.  When time matters, go Direct and spend more time on the beach, at the golf course, or simply enjoying your vacation.  Book flights now! 877-432-DIRECT (3473)  www.VisitDirectAir.com

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.

Le Limo
224 Cherry Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 508-842-4790

Founded in 1986, we specialize in corporate transportation and social events. Our award winning service provides chauffeurs that are trained to create the best experience possible for each client. We offer a diverse new fleet of vehicles ranging from corporate sedans and SUV's to stretch limos, party busses, Rolls Royce's, and Mercedes Sprinter limousines. We host an Open House every Saturday from 12-3pm to see the fleet and meet our staff.

Silver Fox & Fox Tours Motorcoaches
3 Silver Fox Drive,, Millbury, MA 01527 800-342-5998

Fox Tours is a diversified family buisiness that has served the New England since 1978. They offer both day and overnight group and school tours to cities such as Boston, New York, Atlantic City, Washiongton D.C., and Myrtle beach!

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

Conveniently located in the heart of Central Massachusetts, Worcester Regional Airport is owned and operated by the Massachusetts Port Authority - www.massprot.com. Worcester Regional Airport offers state-of-the-art passenger comfort and accessibility and features four jetway gates, two ramp level gates, two baggage carousels, and a TSA installed screening system.

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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