There are 3 ways to get from Cranston to Lowell by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus Greyhound US0256S
2h 52m$31–42Drive 70.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cranston to Lowellcar 70.7 mi
1h 25m$13–19Train
- Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain Lowell Line
2h 53m$32–635
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cranston to Lowell is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Cranston to Lowell is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Cranston to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Cranston to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Lowell via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Cranston and Lowell is 78 miles. The road distance is 71.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cranston to Lowell without a car is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs $30 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Cranston to Lowell, including transfers.
Cranston to Lowell bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Cranston to Lowell train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Cranston to Lowell is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs $30 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $650 and takes 2h 53m.
What companies run services between Cranston, RI, USA and Lowell, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Cranston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Providence and Boston in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cranston to Lowell via Providence, Back Bay, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 2h 53m.
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from North Station to Lowell
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Cranston to Lowell bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Cranston to Lowell train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cranston to Lowell is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Cranston to Lowell.
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