How to get from Lowell to Dorchester by bus, subway and train?

From Lowell to Dorchester by bus, subway and train

To get from Lowell to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: 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 23 bus from Ruggles station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $14.60. The bus, subway and train schedule from Lowell may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

113min$14.60
Train - LOWELL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
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
    Ruggles
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Lowell to Dorchester by subway and train

To get from Lowell to Dorchester 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 Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $12.90. The bus, subway and train schedule from Lowell may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

104min$12.90
Train - LOWELL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
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
    Ashmont
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.77 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lowell to Dorchester

The distance between Lowell, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 32.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lowell to Dorchester by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Lowell to Dorchester

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Lowell to Dorchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lowell) and destination (Dorchester), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 bus, subway and train schedules.

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From Lowell to Dorchester by subway and train

To get from Lowell to Dorchester 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 Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $12.90. The bus, subway and train schedule from Lowell may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

104min$12.90
Train - LOWELL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
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
    Ashmont
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.77 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Train line LOWELL, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 23.

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

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Train line LOWELL, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Lowell and Dorchester?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lowell to Dorchester?

    The LOWELL train line goes from #320 | North Station station near Lowell in Lowell to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till North Station station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lowell to Dorchester by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Lowell in Lowell and Dorchester in Boston by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Lowell to get to Dorchester?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Lowell and Dorchester?

    Get off the train at the North Station stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the total train, subway and bus fare from Lowell to Dorchester?

    The ride from Lowell to Dorchester costs $14.60.

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