How to get from Lowell to Cambridge by subway and train?

From Lowell to Cambridge by subway and train

To get from Lowell to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the LOWELL train from Lowell station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $12.90. The subway and train schedule from Lowell may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Cambridge on the Moovit app.

80min$12.90
Train - LOWELL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Lowell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lowell
  • 2
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #320 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    4 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Lowell to Cambridge by bus, subway and train

To get from Lowell to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one subway line: take the LOWELL train from Lowell station to West Medford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 94 bus and finally take the RED LINE subway from Davis Sq. station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $14.60. The subway and train schedule from Lowell may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Cambridge on the Moovit app.

82min$14.60
Train - LOWELL
Bus - 9494
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Lowell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lowell
  • 2
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #320 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Medford
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Medford
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Davis
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Highland Ave
    ID 5015
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 9
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lowell to Cambridge

The distance between Lowell, Boston and Cambridge, Boston is approximately 29.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lowell to Cambridge by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway And Train schedule from Lowell to Cambridge

To check the subway and train schedule from Lowell to Cambridge using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lowell) and destination (Cambridge), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest subway and train schedules.

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From Lowell to Cambridge by bus, subway and train

To get from Lowell to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one subway line: take the LOWELL train from Lowell station to West Medford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 94 bus and finally take the RED LINE subway from Davis Sq. station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $14.60. The subway and train schedule from Lowell may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Cambridge on the Moovit app.

82min$14.60
Train - LOWELL
Bus - 9494
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Lowell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lowell
  • 2
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #320 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Medford
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Medford
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Davis
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Highland Ave
    ID 5015
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 9
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lowell to Cambridge?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Train line LOWELL, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lowell to Cambridge?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Train line LOWELL, Bus line 94, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Lowell and Cambridge in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lowell to Cambridge in Boston?

    The LOWELL train line goes from #320 | North Station station near Lowell to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till North Station station near Cambridge in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lowell to Cambridge in Boston by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Lowell and Cambridge in Boston by train and subway is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Lowell to get to Cambridge in Boston?

    Get on the LOWELL train from the #320 | North Station station near Lowell in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Lowell and Cambridge in Boston?

    Get off the train at the North Station station, which is closest to Cambridge in Boston.

  • How much is the train fare from Lowell to Cambridge?

    The ride from Lowell to Cambridge costs $12.90.

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