How to get from Lowell to Essex by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Lowell to Essex in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LOWELL train from Lowell station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train and finally take the WEST GLOUCESTER bus from West Gloucester station to Essex Town Line station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $22.50.

222min$22.50
Walk to train station
Train - LOWELL
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Lowell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lowell
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #312 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    44 min
  • 4
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #107 | Rockport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Gloucester
    56 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Gloucester
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - WEST GLOUCESTERWEST GLOUCESTER
    Wait for bus
    WEST GLOUCESTER
    Essex Town Line
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essex Town Line
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essex
    Walk to
    Essex
    1.8 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lowell to Essex

The distance between Lowell, Boston and Essex, Boston is approximately 59.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 222 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lowell to Essex by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Lowell

Lowell is located at Lowell, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Kennedy Center.

Bus stations close to Lowell:

  • Kennedy Center
  • Lowell
  • Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center

Public transit stations close to Essex, Boston

Essex is located at Essex, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Essex Shipbuilding Museum.

Bus stations close to Essex:

  • Essex Shipbuilding Museum
  • Main St Antiques - Esx
  • Woodman's

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 222 minutes, using Bus line LOWELL, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line WEST GLOUCESTER.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 42 min.

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

    The LOWELL train line goes from Lowell station near Lowell to #312 | North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #312 | North Station station near Essex in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Lowell and Essex in Boston by train and bus is about 3 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the LOWELL train from the Lowell station near Lowell in Boston.

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

    Get off the train at the #312 | North Station stop, which is closest to Essex in Boston.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Lowell to Essex?

    The ride from Lowell to Essex costs $22.50.

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