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Did You Know?
Although it never quite caught on in the U.S., the "man-drawn lorry" - or rickshaw - was first built in Worcester in 1846 for a missionary traveling to South America.
By The Numbers
Worcester is 38 miles from Boston, 43 miles from Providence, RI and 178 miles from New York City.
Getting Around
Shuttles, buses, trains and taxis make getting around Worcester and the surrounding area easy. Whether you want to shop for groceries, spend a day in Boston or Providence, or plan a weekend trip to New York City, there are convenient ways to reach your destination.
Shuttles
The Student Government Association (SGA) invites you to call the "SGA Van Line" at 508-733-8686 for a free taxi service anywhere within 15 minutes of the Holy Cross campus.
The SGA also provides weekend shuttle service to and from the following locations: Boston, Providence, The Shoppes at Blackstone Valley, Solomon Pond Mall and Price Chopper supermarket. If you're out late, try the "Night Rider" van service — it shuttles students on and off campus between 10 p.m. — 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
During holidays and breaks, the SGA offers inexpensive shuttles to airports in Boston and Providence, as well as express bus service to New York and New Jersey.
Buses
The Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) can take you throughout Worcester and into 13 surrounding communities for under $2 a ride. Take the "10" bus from College Hill downtown to City Hall, where you can transfer to all other routes. The bus comes every hour at seven after the hour, weekdays until 7:07 p.m. and Saturdays until 5:07 p.m. Visit on the Web or call 508-791-9782.
If you're looking to travel out of the city, you have a choice of two bus companies, both based at 75 Madison Street in Worcester. Greyhound Lines, Inc. (1-800-231-2222/508-754-3247) provides service nationally, while Peter Pan (1-800-343-9999) services the northeastern seaboard.
Trains
Getting to Boston is easy and cheap via the "Commuter Rail" at Union Station. For $6, the train will take you into South Station, where you can connect to Boston's subway system — the "T." Trains make several round trips throughout the day between Union Station and Boston.
For fare information, maps, and schedules, visit the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) on the Web or call 617-222-3200.
Amtrak also makes stops at Union Station, and offers daily service to Albany, Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C. For more, visit the Amtrak Web site or call 1-800-872-7245.
Taxi Services
While you won't be able to hail a cab on the street, there are two taxi companies you can call for rides.
- Red Cab: 508-792-9999 or 508 756-9000
- Yellow Cab: 508-754-3211