What is the cheapest way to get from South Portland to Lowell?

The cheapest way to get from South Portland to Lowell is to drive which costs $18 - $26 and takes 1h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Portland to Lowell?

The fastest way to get from South Portland to Lowell is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $18 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between South Portland and Lowell?

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.

How far is it from South Portland to Lowell?

The distance between South Portland and Lowell is 119 miles. The road distance is 99 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Portland to Lowell without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $30 - $85.

How long does it take to get from South Portland to Lowell?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from South Portland to Lowell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Portland to Lowell bus from?

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

Train or bus from South Portland to Lowell?

The best way to get from South Portland to Lowell is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $30 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $65 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the South Portland to Lowell bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from South Portland to Lowell?

Yes, the driving distance between South Portland to Lowell is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from South Portland to Lowell.

Where can I stay near Lowell?

There are 183+ hotels available in Lowell.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Portland to Woburn Amtrak Stationtrain Downeaster
4h 49m
$34–81
Drive 98.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from South Portland to Lowellcar 98.5 mi
1h 45m
$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
4h 49m
$29–62
Train, line 1 bus
1. Take the train from Portland to Haverhill Amtraktrain Downeaster
2. Take the bus from Washington Square Transit Center to McG Abus 1 / ...
5h 38m
$28–62

South Portland to Lowell by bus and train (Amtrak)

46Weekly Services

4h 49mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from South Portland to Lowell.

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Distance: 118.2 mi
Duration: 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 $28–65 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.

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