There are 4 ways to get from Lowell to Albany–Rensselaer Station by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0270 / ...
5h 33m$31–52Bus via Amherst
cheapest- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus FlixBus 2693
6h 42m$30–45Train
- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain Lowell Line
- Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 10m$108–183Drive 167 mi
- Drive from Lowell to Albany–Rensselaer Stationcar 167 mi
3h 3m$31–44
Lowell to Albany–Rensselaer Station by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lowell to Albany–Rensselaer Station is to bus via Amherst which costs $30 - $50 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Lowell to Albany–Rensselaer Station is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lowell to Albany–Rensselaer Station. However, there are services departing from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center and arriving at Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Lowell to Albany–Rensselaer Station station. However, there are services departing from Lowell and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Lowell and Albany–Rensselaer Station is 202 miles. The road distance is 168 miles.
The best way to get from Lowell to Albany–Rensselaer Station without a car is to bus which takes 5h 33m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Lowell to Albany–Rensselaer Station, including transfers.
Lowell to Albany–Rensselaer Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.
Lowell to Albany–Rensselaer Station train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lowell station.
The best way to get from Lowell to Albany–Rensselaer Station is to bus which takes 5h 33m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Lowell, MA, USA and Albany–Rensselaer Station, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Albany–Rensselaer Station via Boston and Albany Bus Terminal, NY in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lowell to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 7h 10m.
Train from Lowell to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 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 Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Lowell to Albany–Rensselaer Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Lowell to Albany–Rensselaer Station train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lowell to Albany–Rensselaer Station is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Lowell to Albany–Rensselaer Station.
There are 213+ hotels available in Albany–Rensselaer Station.