There are 4 ways to get from Lowell to Springfield by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Boston
best- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to BostonGreyhound US0256S / ...
- Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union StationGreyhound US0240 / ...
3h 10m$28–62Drive 91.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lowell to Springfield91.1 mi
1h 41m$17–24Train
- Take the train from Lowell to North StationLowell Line
- Take the train from Boston to SpringfieldLake Shore Limited
4h 21m$42–463Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Springfield Union StationGreyhound US0256S / ...
4h 4m$23–50
Lowell to Springfield by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lowell to Springfield is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Lowell to Springfield is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $16 - $24.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center and arriving at Springfield Union Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Lowell to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Lowell and arriving at Springfield via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Lowell and Springfield is 118 miles. The road distance is 91.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lowell to Springfield without a car is to bus via Boston which takes 3h 10m and costs $28 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Lowell to Springfield, including transfers.
Lowell to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.
Lowell to Springfield train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lowell station.
The best way to get from Lowell to Springfield is to bus via Boston which takes 3h 10m and costs $28 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $470 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Lowell, MA, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Springfield Union Station via Boston in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lowell to Springfield via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 4h 21m.
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- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Lowell to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $4–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–450
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lowell to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Lowell to Springfield train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lowell to Springfield is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Lowell to Springfield.
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