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How to get from Boston (South Station) to Lowell, MA by bus and train?

From Boston (South Station) to Lowell, MA by bus and train

To get from Boston (South Station) to Lowell, MA in Lowell, take the 4 bus from Summer St @ Atlantic Ave station to Causeway St @ North Station station. Next, take the LOWELL train from North Station station to Lowell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $12.20.

90min$12.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - LOWELL
Walk to Lowell, MA
Leaves from Summer St @ Atlantic Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 892
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    North Station Via South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Causeway St @ North Station
    ID 114
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #313 | Lowell
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lowell, MA
    Walk to
    Lowell, MA
    0.65 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Boston (South Station) to Lowell, MA by subway and train

To get from Boston (South Station) to Lowell, MA in Lowell, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Chinatown station to North Station station. Next, take the LOWELL train from North Station station to Lowell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $12.90.

91min$12.90
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - LOWELL
Walk to Lowell, MA
Leaves from Chinatown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chinatown
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #313 | Lowell
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lowell, MA
    Walk to
    Lowell, MA
    0.65 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston (South Station) to Lowell, MA

The distance between Boston (South Station), Lowell and Lowell, MA, Lowell is approximately 27.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston (South Station) to Lowell, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lowell – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Boston (South Station)

Boston (South Station) is located at Boston (South Station), Lowell and the nearest public transit station is South Station Transp. Ctr.

Subway stations close to Boston (South Station):

  • Chinatown
  • Tufts Medical Center
  • Downtown Crossing

Train stations close to Boston (South Station):

  • South Station

Bus stations close to Boston (South Station):

  • South Station Transp. Ctr
  • Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
  • South Station Boston

Public transit stations close to Lowell, MA, Lowell

Lowell, MA is located at Lowell, MA, Lowell and the nearest public transit station is Gorham St & Ellsworth St.

Bus stations close to Lowell, MA:

  • Gorham St & Ellsworth St
  • Gorham St & Highland St
  • 43 Highland

From Boston (South Station) to Lowell, MA by subway and train

To get from Boston (South Station) to Lowell, MA in Lowell, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Chinatown station to North Station station. Next, take the LOWELL train from North Station station to Lowell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $12.90.

91min$12.90
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - LOWELL
Walk to Lowell, MA
Leaves from Chinatown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chinatown
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #313 | Lowell
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lowell, MA
    Walk to
    Lowell, MA
    0.65 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston (South Station) to Lowell, MA?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line LOWELL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston (South Station) to Lowell, MA?

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line LOWELL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boston (South Station) and Lowell, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boston (South Station) to Lowell, MA?

    The 4 bus line goes from Summer St @ Atlantic Ave station near Boston (South Station) in Boston to North Station Via South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till North Station Via South Station station near Lowell, MA in Lowell.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston (South Station) to Lowell, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Boston (South Station) in Boston and Lowell, MA in Lowell by bus and train is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Boston (South Station) to get to Lowell, MA?

    Get on the 4 bus from the Summer St @ Atlantic Ave stop near Boston (South Station) in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Boston (South Station) and Lowell, MA?

    Get off the bus at the North Station Via South Station station, which is closest to Lowell, MA in Lowell.

  • How much is the bus fare from Boston (South Station) to Lowell, MA?

    The ride from Boston (South Station) to Lowell, MA costs $12.20.