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

The cheapest way to get from Needham to Lowell is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 35 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Needham to Lowell is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Needham and Lowell?

No, there is no direct bus from Needham to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ May St and arriving at Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Technology Way @ Watertown Yard and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Needham and Lowell?

No, there is no direct train from Needham to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Needham Center and arriving at Lowell via Ruggles and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Needham to Lowell?

The distance between Needham and Lowell is 39 miles. The road distance is 29.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Needham to Lowell without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $9 - $22.

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

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Needham to Lowell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Needham to Lowell bus from?

Needham to Lowell bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Highland Ave @ May St station.

Where do I catch the Needham to Lowell train from?

Needham to Lowell train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.

Train or bus from Needham to Lowell?

The best way to get from Needham to Lowell is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $9 - $22. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and line 504 bus and bus, which costs $12 - $24 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Needham to Lowell bus arrive?

Needham to Lowell bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Watertown Sq Terminal station.

Where does the Needham to Lowell train arrive?

Needham to Lowell train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.

Can I drive from Needham to Lowell?

Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Lowell is 29 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Needham to Lowell.

Where can I stay near Lowell?

There are 118+ hotels available in Lowell.

Needham to Lowell - 5 ways to travel via train, line 59 bus, and line 504 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Needham to Lowell by train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Needham Center to Rugglestrain Needham Line
2. Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain Lowell Line
2h 13m
$10–21
Drive 29.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Needham to Lowellcar 29.2 mi
35 min
$6–8
Line 59 bus, line 504 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus 59
2. Take the bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 504
3. Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus
3h 7m
$13–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Needham to Lowelltaxi 29.2 mi
35 min
$90–110
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Newton Highlands to North Stationtram D
2. Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain Lowell Line
2h 38m
$9–18

Needham to Lowell by train and subway

96Weekly Services

2h 13mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 38.9 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Lowell, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Needham Center to Lowell via Ruggles, Ruggles, North Station, and North Station in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Watertown Sq Terminal, Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, Lincoln St @ Essex St, and Boston in around 3h 7m.

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