There are 4 ways to get from Lowell to Waltham by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain Lowell Line
- Take the train from North Station to Walthamtrain Fitchburg Line
1h 54m$5–12Drive 21.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lowell to Walthamcar 21.4 mi
27 min$4–6Bus, line 505 bus
- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Moody St @ Carter Stbus 505
2h 36m$11–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lowell to Walthamtaxi 21.4 mi
27 min$65–85
Lowell to Waltham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lowell to Waltham is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Lowell to Waltham is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Lowell to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center and arriving at Moody St @ Carter St via Federal St @ Franklin St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Lowell to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Lowell and arriving at Waltham via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Lowell and Waltham is 36 miles. The road distance is 21.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lowell to Waltham without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs $5 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Lowell to Waltham, including transfers.
Lowell to Waltham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.
Lowell to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lowell station.
The best way to get from Lowell to Waltham is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs $5 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus and line 505 bus, which costs $11 - $17 and takes 2h 36m.
What companies run services between Lowell, MA, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Lowell to Waltham via North Station in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Moody St @ Carter St via Boston and Federal St @ Franklin St in around 2h 36m.
- 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
Train from North Station to Waltham
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $1–2
- 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
- $10–12
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Moody St @ Carter St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lowell to Waltham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Lowell to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lowell to Waltham is 21 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Lowell to Waltham.
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