There are 3 ways to get from Rhode Island to Lowell by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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 Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain Lowell Line
2h 18m$15–570Drive 66.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Lowellcar 66.7 mi
1h 20m$11–16Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Bz 0132
- Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus Greyhound US0256S
3h$14–24
Rhode Island to Lowell by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Lowell is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Lowell is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $11 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Lowell via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Lowell is 70 miles. The road distance is 67.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Lowell without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs $14 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Rhode Island to Lowell, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Lowell bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Lowell train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Lowell is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs $14 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $24 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Lowell, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Lowell via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Boston in around 3h.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from North Station to Lowell
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Rhode Island to Lowell bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
Rhode Island to Lowell train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Lowell is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Rhode Island to Lowell.
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