There are 4 ways to get from Northeastern University to Lowell by tram, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Northeastern University to North StationE
- Take the train from North Station to LowellLowell Line
1h 49m$6–13Drive 27.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Northeastern University to Lowell27.1 mi
38 min$5–8Bus
- Take the bus from Washington St @ Lenox St to Essex St @ Atlantic AveSl4
- Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer CenterGreyhound US0256S
2h 14m$11–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Northeastern University to Lowell27.1 mi
38 min$85–110
Northeastern University to Lowell by foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northeastern University to Lowell is to drive which costs $4 - $8 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Northeastern University to Lowell is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $4 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Northeastern University to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Washington St @ Lenox St and arriving at Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Northeastern University to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Northeastern University and arriving at Lowell via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Northeastern University and Lowell is 28 miles. The road distance is 27.3 miles.
The best way to get from Northeastern University to Lowell without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 49m and costs $6 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Northeastern University to Lowell, including transfers.
Northeastern University to Lowell bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Washington St @ Lenox St station.
Northeastern University to Lowell train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Northeastern University station.
Northeastern University to Lowell bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station.
What companies run services between Northeastern University, MA, USA and Lowell, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Northeastern University to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Washington St @ Lenox St, Essex St @ Atlantic Ave, and Boston in around 2h 14m.
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- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Tram from Northeastern University to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Train from North Station to Lowell
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $4–11
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Washington St @ Lenox St to Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Boston Taxis & Vans
- Phone
- +1 617-410-7500
- Website
- boston-taxis.com
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Boston Airport Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-576-9800
- Website
- bostonairportcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Northeastern University to Lowell train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northeastern University to Lowell is 27 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Northeastern University to Lowell.
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