Worcester Union Station to EcoTarium
Plain directions from Worcester Union Station to EcoTarium, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Worcester Union Station to EcoTarium
- WRTA Lincoln Plaza via Hamilton St. & Lake Ave.
- Take the WRTA Lincoln Plaza via Hamilton St. & Lake Ave. busFrom Central HubAbout 8 min
- Get off at Hamilton St + Elmire Ave
- Walk about 12 min to EcoTarium
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the WRTA Lincoln Plaza via Hamilton St. & Lake Ave. bus to Hamilton St + Elmire Ave, and walk about 12 min. The trip takes about 20 minutes. On weekdays the WRTA Lincoln Plaza via Hamilton St. & Lake Ave. bus runs about every 45 min during the day.
Get the live route from Union Station to EcoTarium
Step by step
- At Central Hub, take the WRTA Lincoln Plaza via Hamilton St. & Lake Ave. bus.
- Ride about 8 min and get off at Hamilton St + Elmire Ave.
- Walk about 12 min to EcoTarium.
Other ways to go
- Take the WRTA Edgemere Crossing & DTA/RMV via Grafton St. bus to North High School, and walk about 7 min: about 16 min.
- Take the WRTA Shrewsbury Center via Shrewsbury St. & Route 9 bus to Shrewsbury St at Aitchison, and walk about 18 min: about 25 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 | 9:20 pm | About every 45 min | About 20 min |
| Saturday | 9:15 am | 4:02 pm | About every 45 min | About 19 min |
| Sunday | No service on this route | |||
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 Lincoln Plaza via Hamilton St. & Lake Ave. bus.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Central Hub at 9:20 pm and gets to EcoTarium around 9:38 pm. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 4:02 pm. There's no Sunday service on this route. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- The EcoTarium is on Harrington Way, east 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 EcoTarium: common questions
How do I get from Worcester Union Station to EcoTarium by public transit?
Take the WRTA Lincoln Plaza via Hamilton St. & Lake Ave. bus to Hamilton St + Elmire Ave, and walk about 12 min. The trip takes about 20 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Worcester Union Station to EcoTarium?
About 20 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 38 minutes.
Do I have to change buses?
No. The WRTA Lincoln Plaza via Hamilton St. & Lake Ave. bus goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does the WRTA Lincoln Plaza via Hamilton St. & Lake Ave. bus run?
About every 45 min on weekdays during the day and about every 45 min on Saturdays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Worcester Union Station to EcoTarium?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Central Hub at 9:20 pm and gets to EcoTarium around 9:38 pm. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 4:02 pm. There's no Sunday service on this route.
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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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