There are 4 ways to get from Boston University to Lowell by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Fenway to North Stationtram D
- Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain Lowell Line
2h 1m$6–13Drive 25.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston University to Lowellcar 25.6 mi
37 min$5–7Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Boston University East to Boylstontram B
- Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus Greyhound US0256S
2h 13m$12–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston University to Lowelltaxi 25.6 mi
37 min$80–100
Boston University to Lowell by foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston University to Lowell is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston University to Lowell is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct train from Boston University to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Fenway and arriving at Lowell via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Boston University and Lowell is 30 miles. The road distance is 25.7 miles.
The best way to get from Boston University to Lowell without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 1m and costs $6 - $14.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Boston University to Lowell, including transfers.
Boston University to Lowell train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Fenway station.
Boston University to Lowell train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston University to Lowell is 26 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Boston University to Lowell.
There are 116+ hotels available in Lowell.
What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and Lowell, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Boston University to Lowell. However, you can walk to Fenway, take the vehicle to North Station, walk to North Station, then take the train to Lowell. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Boston University to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Boston University East, Boylston, and Boston in around 2h 13m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Tram from Fenway to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 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
Tram from Boston University East to Boylston
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
- 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
- $10–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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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