Worcester Union Station to Worcester Polytechnic Institute
The bus route from Worcester Union Station to Worcester Polytechnic Institute: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Worcester Union Station to Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- WRTA West Boylston via Grove & West Boylston St.
- Take the WRTA West Boylston via Grove & West Boylston St. busFrom Central HubAbout 5 min
- Get off at Grove St at 74 Grove
- Walk about 9 min to Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the WRTA West Boylston via Grove & West Boylston St. bus to Grove St at 74 Grove, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 13 minutes. On weekdays the WRTA West Boylston via Grove & West Boylston St. bus runs about every 20 min during the day. Walking takes about 29 minutes, so on a nice day you may not need the T at all.
Get the live route from Union Station to WPI
Step by step
- At Central Hub, take the WRTA West Boylston via Grove & West Boylston St. bus.
- Ride about 5 min and get off at Grove St at 74 Grove.
- Walk about 9 min to Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Other ways to go
- Take the WRTA Great Brook Valley via Lincoln St. bus to MAJ Taylor Blvd at Belmont, and walk about 13 min: about 17 min.
- Take the WRTA Worcester State University via Highland St. bus to Highland St + N.Ashland St, and walk about 7 min: about 13 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 | 5:10 am | 11:30 pm | About every 20 min | About 13 min |
| Saturday | 6:15 am | 8:45 pm | About every 45 min | About 13 min |
| Sunday | 8:45 am | 6:30 pm | About once an hour | About 13 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 West Boylston via Grove & West Boylston St. bus.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Central Hub at 11:30 pm and gets to Worcester Polytechnic Institute around 11:47 pm, using WRTA Great Brook Valley via Lincoln St. bus. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 8:45 pm, and on Sunday nights at 6:30 pm. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- WPI's campus is on Institute Road, northwest 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 Worcester Polytechnic Institute: common questions
How do I get from Worcester Union Station to Worcester Polytechnic Institute by public transit?
Take the WRTA West Boylston via Grove & West Boylston St. bus to Grove St at 74 Grove, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 13 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Worcester Union Station to Worcester Polytechnic Institute?
About 13 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 29 minutes.
Do I have to change buses?
No. The WRTA West Boylston via Grove & West Boylston St. bus goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does the WRTA West Boylston via Grove & West Boylston St. bus run?
About every 20 min on weekdays during the day, about every 45 min on Saturdays and about once an hour on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Worcester Union Station to Worcester Polytechnic Institute?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Central Hub at 11:30 pm and gets to Worcester Polytechnic Institute around 11:47 pm, using WRTA Great Brook Valley via Lincoln St. bus. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 8:45 pm, and on Sunday nights at 6:30 pm.
Related routes
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Official sources
Cobblehop is independent and isn't affiliated with these agencies or operators. Schedules on this page come from MBTA/MassDOT public data. Check their pages for the latest schedules and service changes:
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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