There are 3 ways to get from Rhode Island to Lowell by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Providence to BostonGreyhound US0230
- Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer CenterGreyhound US0256S
2h 45m$21–30Train
cheapest- Take the train from Providence to Back BayProvidence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from North Station to LowellLowell Line
2h 45m$12–570Drive 66.6 mi
- Drive from Providence to Lowell66.6 mi
1h 19m$13–18
Rhode Island to Lowell by bus (Greyhound)
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 45m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Lowell is 74 miles. The road distance is 67 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Lowell without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $20 - $30.
It takes approximately 2h 45m 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 MBTA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Lowell is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $20 - $30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $600 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Lowell, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Providence to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Boston in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Lowell via Back Bay, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- 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
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- 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
- $9–14
- 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 MBTA, arrive at Back Bay 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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