Ottawa to Worcester by train
Worcester lies 469 km (292 mi) south-east of Ottawa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 21 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 572 km (356 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ottawa | Worcester | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 206,518 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 164 m (538 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Rideau station, Pimisi station | Union Station |
What changes when you arrive in Worcester
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Ottawa to Worcester
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Staying in Worcester
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Common questions
How far is Worcester from Ottawa?
469 km (292 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Ottawa; by road roughly 572 km (356 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Worcester by train?
About 6 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ottawa and Worcester?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Worcester?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.