There are 3 ways to get from Rhode Island to Lowell by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Providence to BostonNortheast Regional
- Take the train from North Station to LowellLowell Line
2h 18m$12–570Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Providence to BostonGreyhound US0230 / ...
- Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer CenterGreyhound US0256S / ...
2h 45m$22–28Drive 66.6 mi
- Drive from Providence to Lowell66.6 mi
1h 19m$13–18
Rhode Island to Lowell by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Lowell is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Lowell is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $12 - $18.
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 2h 45m.
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 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Lowell without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs $12 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Rhode Island to Lowell, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Lowell bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Lowell train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Lowell is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs $12 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $29 and takes 2h 45m.
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 2h 45m.
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
Train from North Station to Lowell
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $4–11
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–16
- 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
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Rhode Island to Lowell bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Rhode Island to Lowell train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Lowell is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Rhode Island to Lowell.
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