Transportation

Worcester is conveniently located in central Massachusetts.

Worcester is approximately one hour from the following cities:

• Boston (Massachusetts)
• Springfield (Massachusetts)
• Providence (Rhode Island)
• Hartford (Connecticut)

                                                                                                                                       

Worcester is at the crossroads of several major highways and airports so it is not difficult to get here. There are several major airports nearby:

• Boston: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
• Providence: T.F. Green International Airport (PVD)
• Hartford: Bradley International Airport (BDL)
• Manchester, New Hampshire: Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT)
• Worcester: Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)

There is regular train service to Worcester from Boston’s South Station.  The train station in Worcester is located in Union Station at Washington Square, which is approximately two miles from UMass Chan. For more information about transportation to and from the Worcester area, you can look at the following websites:

• Massport
• Worcester Regional Transit Authority
• Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

Bus companies that serve the Worcester area are:

• Peter Pan
• Greyhound