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

By bus, subway and train

To get from Oxford to Lowell in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, 2 train lines and one subway line: take the 42 bus from Main St + Sigourne St station to Hub Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train, then the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the LOWELL train from North Station station to Lowell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 53 min.

233min
Bus - 4242
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - LOWELL
Walk to Lowell
Leaves from Main St + Sigourne St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Oxford
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Hub Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hub Center
    ID 3130
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Worcester Union Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #510 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    87 min
  • 7
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #315 | Lowell
  • 11
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    47 min
  • 12
    Walk to Lowell
    Walk to
    Lowell
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Oxford to Lowell in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 42 bus from Main St + Sigourne St station to Hub Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train, then the BACK BAY bus, then the WOBURN bus and finally take the LOWELL train from Anderson/Woburn station to Lowell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 53 min.

293min
Bus - 4242
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - BACK BAYBACK BAY
Bus - WOBURNWOBURN
Train - LOWELL
Walk to Lowell
Leaves from Main St + Sigourne St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Oxford
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Hub Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hub Center
    ID 3130
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Worcester Union Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #510 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    87 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dartmouth St Opp Back Bay Sta
    ID 176
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - BACK BAYBACK BAY
    Wait for bus
    BACK BAY
    Logan Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal B Stop 2 + Departures
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal B Stop 2 + Arrivals
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - WOBURNWOBURN
    Wait for bus
    WOBURN
    Woburn
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woburn/Anderson Regional Transportation Center
    39 min
  • 13
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anderson/Woburn
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 14
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #317 | Lowell
  • 15
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    24 min
  • 16
    Walk to Lowell
    Walk to
    Lowell
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oxford to Lowell

The distance between Oxford, Boston and Lowell, Boston is approximately 83.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 233 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oxford to Lowell by bus, subway 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 Oxford

Oxford is located at Oxford, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Main St + Sigourne St.

Bus stations close to Oxford:

  • Main St + Sigourne St

Public transit stations close to Lowell, Boston

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

Bus stations close to Lowell:

  • Kennedy Center
  • Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell
  • Hale St & Ymca Dr

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Oxford to Lowell in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 42 bus from Main St + Sigourne St station to Hub Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train, then the BACK BAY bus, then the WOBURN bus and finally take the LOWELL train from Anderson/Woburn station to Lowell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 53 min.

293min
Bus - 4242
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - BACK BAYBACK BAY
Bus - WOBURNWOBURN
Train - LOWELL
Walk to Lowell
Leaves from Main St + Sigourne St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Oxford
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Hub Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hub Center
    ID 3130
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Worcester Union Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #510 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    87 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dartmouth St Opp Back Bay Sta
    ID 176
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - BACK BAYBACK BAY
    Wait for bus
    BACK BAY
    Logan Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal B Stop 2 + Departures
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal B Stop 2 + Arrivals
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - WOBURNWOBURN
    Wait for bus
    WOBURN
    Woburn
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woburn/Anderson Regional Transportation Center
    39 min
  • 13
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anderson/Woburn
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 14
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #317 | Lowell
  • 15
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    24 min
  • 16
    Walk to Lowell
    Walk to
    Lowell
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 233 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line LOWELL.

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

    The alternative route takes 293 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line BACK BAY, Bus line WOBURN, Bus line LOWELL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Lowell in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, 2 train lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oxford to Lowell in Boston?

    The 42 bus line goes from Hub Center station near Oxford to Hub Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one subway line till Hub Center station near Lowell in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Oxford and Lowell in Boston by bus, train and subway is about 3 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Oxford to get to Lowell in Boston?

    Get on the 42 bus from the Hub Center stop near Oxford in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Oxford and Lowell in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Hub Center station, which is closest to Lowell in Boston.

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