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 you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Summer St @ Atlantic Ave station to Causeway St @ North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWELL train and finally take the 13 bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station to Gorham St & Ellsworth St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $14.05. The bus and train schedule from Boston (South Station) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Lowell, MA on the Moovit app.

97min$14.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - LOWELL
Bus - 1313
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
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #327 | Lowell
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Chestnut Street
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gorham St & Ellsworth St
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lowell, MA
    Walk to
    Lowell, MA
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Boston (South Station) to Lowell, MA by bus and train via 4 and LOWELL

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 32 min. The ride fare is $12.20. The bus and train schedule from Boston (South Station) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Lowell, MA on the Moovit app.

92min$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
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #327 | Lowell
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lowell, MA
    Walk to
    Lowell, MA
    0.66 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) and Lowell, MA is approximately 28.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Boston (South Station) to Lowell, MA

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

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Alternative route from Boston (South Station) to Lowell, MA by bus and train via 4 and LOWELL

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 32 min. The ride fare is $12.20. The bus and train schedule from Boston (South Station) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Lowell, MA on the Moovit app.

92min$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
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #327 | Lowell
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lowell, MA
    Walk to
    Lowell, MA
    0.66 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 97 minutes, using Bus line 4, Train line LOWELL, Bus line 13.

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

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 4, Train line LOWELL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 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 Causeway St @ North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Causeway St @ North Station station near Lowell, MA.

  • 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) and Lowell, MA by bus and train is about 1 hr 37 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 Causeway St @ North Station stop, which is closest to Lowell, MA.

  • When is the first train from Boston (South Station) to Lowell, MA?

    The first train from Boston (South Station) in Boston to Lowell, MA in Lowell is Lowell. It leaves the North Station station at 2:20 AM.

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

    The ride from Boston (South Station) to Lowell, MA costs $14.05.

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