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

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Lowell is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Lowell is to fly and train which takes 5h 38m and costs $150 - $550.

Is there a direct train between Ottawa and Lowell?

No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Lowell via Montreal Central Station, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 24m.

How far is it from Ottawa to Lowell?

The distance between Ottawa and Lowell is 345 miles. The road distance is 381 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ottawa to Lowell without a car is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Ottawa to Lowell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Lowell train from?

Ottawa to Lowell train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.

Train or bus from Ottawa to Lowell?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Lowell is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $650 and takes 18h 24m.

Where does the Ottawa to Lowell train arrive?

Ottawa to Lowell train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Montréal station.

Can I drive from Ottawa to Lowell?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Lowell is 381 miles. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Ottawa to Lowell.

Where can I stay near Lowell?

There are 118+ hotels available in Lowell.

Ottawa to Lowell - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Ottawa to Lowell by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane YOW - BOS
2. Take the train from Anderson/Woburn to Lowelltrain
5h 38m
$155–520
Bus, drive to Massena International Airport-Richards Field, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ottawa, ON - St. Laurent Station to Brockville, ONbus
2. Take the bus from Brockville, ON to Cornwall, ONbus
3. Drive from Cornwall, ON to Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS)car
4. Fly from Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane MSS - BOS
7h 56m
$82–486
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St to Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubertbus
2. Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus
3. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Anderson/Woburn - Buswaybus
10h 55m
Train
1. Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain
2. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain
4. Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain
18h 24m
$115–619
Drive 378.8 mi
1. Drive from Ottawa to Lowellcar 378.8 mi
7h 53m
$87–126
Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain
2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane YUL - BOS
7h 9m
$187–574
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain
2. Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus
3. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Anderson/Woburn - Buswaybus
11h 5m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gatineau to Montréalbus
2. Take the bus from Montreal to Bostonbus
3. Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain
12h 50m
$105–169
Bus, train via Ottawa, ON - CENTRE-VILLE/DOWNTOWN
1. Take the bus from Ottawa, ON - CENTRE-VILLE/DOWNTOWN to Montréal, QC - GARE D'AUTOCARSbus
2. Take the bus from Montreal to Bostonbus
3. Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain
13h 5m
$109–165

Ottawa to Lowell by train and subway

7Weekly Services

18h 24mAverage Duration

$115Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ottawa to Lowell.

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Distance: 342.5 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Lowell, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St to Lowell via Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert, Montreal, Downtown Transit Center Burlington, Anderson/Woburn - Busway, and Anderson/Woburn in around 10h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Lowell via Montréal, Montreal Central Station, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 18h 24m.

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