There are 4 ways to get from Boston, MA to Lowell by tram, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Prudential to North Stationtram E
- Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain Lowell Line
1h 51m$6–13Drive 26.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston, MA to Lowellcar 26.6 mi
37 min$5–7Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus Greyhound US0256S
2h 2m$11–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston, MA to Lowelltaxi 26.6 mi
37 min$85–110
Boston, MA to Lowell by foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston, MA to Lowell is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston, MA to Lowell is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston, MA to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St and arriving at Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston, MA to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Prudential and arriving at Lowell via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Boston, MA and Lowell is 28 miles. The road distance is 26.8 miles.
The best way to get from Boston, MA to Lowell without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 51m and costs $6 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Boston, MA to Lowell, including transfers.
Boston, MA to Lowell bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston, MA to Lowell train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Prudential station.
Boston, MA to Lowell bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Lowell, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center 5 times a week. Tickets cost $9–14 and the journey takes 45 min.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Tram from Prudential to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Train from North Station to Lowell
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $4–11
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Boston Taxis & Vans
- Phone
- +1 617-410-7500
- Website
- boston-taxis.com
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Boston Airport Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-576-9800
- Website
- bostonairportcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Boston, MA to Lowell train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston, MA to Lowell is 27 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Boston, MA to Lowell.
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