There are 4 ways to get from South Portland to Lowell by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to Woburn Amtrak Stationtrain Downeaster
3h 19m$48–97Drive 98.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Portland to Lowellcar 98.5 mi
1h 45m$18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
- Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus Greyhound US0256S
4h 49m$29–61Train, line 1 bus
- Take the train from Portland to Haverhill Amtraktrain Downeaster
- Take the bus from Washington Square Transit Center to McGovern Abus 1 / ...
5h 38m$32–67
South Portland to Lowell by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Portland to Lowell is to drive which costs $18 - $26 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from South Portland to Lowell is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $18 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from South Portland to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Sawyer + Broadway and arriving at Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Congress St + Forest Ave, Portland, ME and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from South Portland to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Lowell via Anderson/Woburn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between South Portland and Lowell is 120 miles. The road distance is 99 miles.
The best way to get from South Portland to Lowell without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from South Portland to Lowell, including transfers.
South Portland to Lowell bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
South Portland to Lowell train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from South Portland to Lowell is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $65 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between South Portland, ME, USA and Lowell, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Woburn Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sawyer + Broadway to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Congress St + Forest Ave, Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, and Boston in around 4h 49m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Woburn Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Haverhill Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- info@concordcoachlines.com
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $21–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- 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/
- Phone
- +1 978-469-6878
- customerservice@mevatransit.com
- Website
- mevatransit.com
Bus from Washington Square Transit Center to McGovern A
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://mevatransit.com
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More Questions & Answers
South Portland to Lowell bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.
South Portland to Lowell train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Woburn Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Portland to Lowell is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from South Portland to Lowell.
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