Transportation

Worcester is equidistant to Boston, Springfield, Providence, and Hartford, and is at the crossroads of several major routes, including the Mass Pike (I-90), I-290, I-190, I-395 and Routes 146 and 20.

Worcester By the Numbers

Auto: Six major highways carry an average of 420,570 vehicles each year through and around Worcester.

Railroad: Amtrak and three major freight railroads service Worcester. The city has intermodal terminals with bulk transfer facilities, and handles more than 40,000 containers each year. Commuter Rail Service (MBTA) has 10 runs between Worcester and Boston.

Public Transportation: Worcester Regional Transit Authority's bus routes carry an average of 20,000 passengers each day, equal to 4.5 million riders per year.