Worcester Union Station to College of the Holy Cross
Plain directions from Worcester Union Station to College of the Holy Cross, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Worcester Union Station to College of the Holy Cross
- WRTA The Fair Plaza via Vernon Hill & Greenwood St.
- Take the WRTA The Fair Plaza via Vernon Hill & Greenwood St. busFrom Central HubAbout 16 min
- Get off at Blackstone River Rd at McKeon
- Walk about 20 min to College of the Holy Cross
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the WRTA The Fair Plaza via Vernon Hill & Greenwood St. bus to Blackstone River Rd at McKeon, and walk about 20 min. The trip takes about 37 minutes. On weekdays the WRTA The Fair Plaza via Vernon Hill & Greenwood St. bus runs about every 30 min during the day.
Get the live route from Union Station to Holy Cross
Step by step
- At Central Hub, take the WRTA The Fair Plaza via Vernon Hill & Greenwood St. bus.
- Ride about 16 min and get off at Blackstone River Rd at McKeon.
- Walk about 20 min to College of the Holy Cross.
Other ways to go
- Take the WRTA Webster Center via Oxford & Auburn bus to Southbridge St at Colloge Sq, and walk about 15 min: about 23 min.
- Take the WRTA Southbridge Center via Charlton & Auburn bus to Southbridge St at Colloge Sq, and walk about 15 min: about 21 min.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times and gives you the one that gets you there first.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 5:20 am | 10:55 pm | About every 30 min | About 37 min |
| Saturday | 6:30 am | 9:30 pm | About once an hour | About 36 min |
| Sunday | 8:30 am | 6:50 pm | About every 30 min | About 36 min |
First and last trip are when the first bus of the trip leaves Central Hub, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for the WRTA The Fair Plaza via Vernon Hill & Greenwood St. bus.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Central Hub at 10:55 pm and gets to College of the Holy Cross around 11:30 pm. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 9:30 pm, and on Sunday nights at 6:50 pm. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Holy Cross is on College Hill, south of downtown Worcester.
- Worcester Union Station is on Washington Square, east of downtown. WRTA buses leave from the hub on Foster Street, a short walk away.
What it costs
- WRTA. WRTA sets its own fares. Check WRTA before you go.
Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.
Worcester Union Station to College of the Holy Cross: common questions
How do I get from Worcester Union Station to College of the Holy Cross by public transit?
Take the WRTA The Fair Plaza via Vernon Hill & Greenwood St. bus to Blackstone River Rd at McKeon, and walk about 20 min. The trip takes about 37 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Worcester Union Station to College of the Holy Cross?
About 37 minutes on the main route.
Do I have to change buses?
No. The WRTA The Fair Plaza via Vernon Hill & Greenwood St. bus goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does the WRTA The Fair Plaza via Vernon Hill & Greenwood St. bus run?
About every 30 min on weekdays during the day, about once an hour on Saturdays and about every 30 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Worcester Union Station to College of the Holy Cross?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Central Hub at 10:55 pm and gets to College of the Holy Cross around 11:30 pm. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 9:30 pm, and on Sunday nights at 6:50 pm.
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Official sources
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Published October 30, 2026. Times were computed from the fall 2026 MBTA schedule (2026-11-04 for weekdays). Service changes, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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