There are 8 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- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
- Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain Lowell Line
6h 39m$107–215Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
- Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus Greyhound US0256S
8h 55m$50–102Drive 303.3 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Lowellcar 303.3 mi
5h 45m$56–80Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
- Take the train from Anderson/Woburn to Lowelltrain
4h 45m$154–480Bus, train
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus
- Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain
9h$54–96Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
5h 23m$156–536Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to Rugglestrain
- Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain
6h 53m$64–363Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane PHL - MHT
- Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
- Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain
7h 12m$97–582
Philadelphia to Lowell by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Lowell is to bus which costs $50 - $110 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Lowell is to fly and train which takes 4h 45m and costs $150 - $480.
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.
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 39m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Lowell is 350 miles. The road distance is 305.1 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Lowell without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Philadelphia to Lowell, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Lowell bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Lowell train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Lowell is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 8h 55m.
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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Boston in around 8h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–800
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $70–550
- First Class
- $250–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from North Station to Lowell
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from Anderson/Woburn to Lowell
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from North Station to Lowell
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from TF Green Airport to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $9–16
Train from North Station to Lowell
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from North Station to Lowell
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $4–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Lowell bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Philadelphia to Lowell train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Lowell is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Philadelphia to Lowell.
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