What is the cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Lowell?

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Lowell is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to Lowell?

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Lowell is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Lowell?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Lowell?

No, there is no direct train from Manhattan station to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Lowell via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Manhattan to Lowell?

The distance between Manhattan and Lowell is 259 miles. The road distance is 209.3 miles.

How do I travel from Manhattan to Lowell without a car?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Lowell without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs $35 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Lowell?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Manhattan to Lowell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Lowell bus from?

Manhattan to Lowell bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Lowell train from?

Manhattan to Lowell train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Manhattan to Lowell?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Lowell is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs $35 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Boston, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Manhattan to Lowell bus arrive?

Manhattan to Lowell bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Manhattan to Lowell train arrive?

Manhattan to Lowell train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Manhattan to Lowell?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Lowell is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Manhattan to Lowell.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manhattan to Lowell?

Book your Manhattan to Lowell bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lowell?

There are 118+ hotels available in Lowell.

Manhattan to Lowell - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manhattan to Lowell by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to BostonAcela
2. Take the train from North Station to LowellLowell Line
5h 21m
$39–727
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer CenterGreyhound US0256S / ...
8h 15m
$35–70
Bus via Boston
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to BostonFlixBus 2610 / ...
2. Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer CenterGreyhound US0256S / ...
6h 5m
$42–102
Drive 208 mi
1. Drive from Manhattan to Lowell208 mi
3h 59m
$38–55
Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 St
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)LGA - BOS
3. Take the train from Anderson/Woburn to Lowell
4h 36m
$110–414
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)EWR - BOS
3. Take the train from Anderson/Woburn to Lowell
4h 36m
$122–384
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaica
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)JFK - BOS
3. Take the train from Anderson/Woburn to Lowell
4h 41m
$396–785
Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Islip
2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)ISP - BOS
6h 21m
$277–377

Manhattan to Lowell by train and subway

128Weekly Services

5h 21mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 257.5 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Lowell, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Lowell via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York Midtown to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Boston in around 6h 5m.

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