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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Lowell is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Lowell is to fly and train which takes 4h 43m and costs $160 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Lowell?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Lowell?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Lowell. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Lowell via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Lowell?

The distance between Philadelphia and Lowell is 350 miles. The road distance is 305.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Lowell without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $50 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Philadelphia to Lowell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Lowell bus from?

Philadelphia to Lowell bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Lowell train from?

Philadelphia to Lowell train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Lowell?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Lowell is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $50 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Lowell bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Lowell bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Lowell train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Lowell?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Lowell is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Philadelphia to Lowell.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lowell?

There are 183+ hotels available in Lowell.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Lowell by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
2. Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain Lowell Line
6h 53m
$52–802
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
2. Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus Greyhound US0256S
8h 55m
$49–113
Drive 303.3 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Lowellcar 303.3 mi
5h 45m
$56–80
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
2. Take the train from Anderson/Woburn to Lowelltrain
4h 43m
$164–480
Train via New York
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain
3. Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain
7h 25m
$50–1,360
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus
3. Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain
9h 2m
$54–95
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
5h 24m
$153–514
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to Rugglestrain
3. Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain
6h 55m
$59–343
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane PHL - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
3. Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain
7h 13m
$78–473

Philadelphia to Lowell by train and subway

121Weekly Services

6h 53mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Lowell.

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Distance: 347.7 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Lowell, MA, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Lowell via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Boston in around 8h 55m.

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