What is the cheapest way to get from Portland, ME to Lowell?

The cheapest way to get from Portland, ME to Lowell is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portland, ME to Lowell?

The fastest way to get from Portland, ME to Lowell is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Portland, ME and Lowell?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland, ME to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Portland, ME and Lowell?

No, there is no direct train from Portland, ME to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Lowell via Anderson/Woburn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Portland, ME to Lowell?

The distance between Portland, ME and Lowell is 116 miles. The road distance is 97.1 miles.

How do I travel from Portland, ME to Lowell without a car?

The best way to get from Portland, ME to Lowell without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $35 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Portland, ME to Lowell?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Portland, ME to Lowell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland, ME to Lowell bus from?

Portland, ME to Lowell bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.

Where do I catch the Portland, ME to Lowell train from?

Portland, ME to Lowell train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.

Train or bus from Portland, ME to Lowell?

The best way to get from Portland, ME to Lowell is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $35 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Portland, ME to Lowell bus arrive?

Portland, ME to Lowell bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.

What is the time difference between Portland, ME and Lowell?

Lowell is 1h ahead of Portland, ME. It is currently 2:01 PM in Portland, ME and 3:01 PM in Lowell.

Where does the Portland, ME to Lowell train arrive?

Portland, ME to Lowell train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Woburn Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Portland, ME to Lowell?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland, ME to Lowell is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Portland, ME to Lowell.

Where can I stay near Lowell?

There are 102+ hotels available in Lowell.

Portland, ME to Lowell - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 1 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Portland, ME to Lowell by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Portland to Woburn Amtrak Stationtrain Downeaster
3h 11m
$35–47
Drive 96.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portland, ME to Lowellcar 96.5 mi
1h 42m
$18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
2. Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus Greyhound US0256S
3h 40m
$31–56
Train, line 1 bus, line 24 bus
1. Take the train from Portland to Haverhill Amtraktrain
2. Take the bus from Washington Square Transit Center to McGovern Transportation Centerbus 1 / ...
3. Take the bus from McGovern Transportation Center to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Centerbus 24
3h 48m
$33–42

Portland, ME to Lowell by train (Amtrak)

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3h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 115.1 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Lowell, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Woburn Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–40 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Boston, MA - South Station and Boston in around 3h 40m.

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