How to get from Needham Heights to Lowell, MA by subway and train?

From Needham Heights to Lowell, MA by subway and train

To get from Needham Heights to Lowell, MA in Lowell, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Heights station to Ruggles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to 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 11 min. The ride fare is $19.90.

191min$19.90
Train - NEEDHAM
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - LOWELL
Walk to Lowell, MA
Leaves from Needham Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Needham Heights
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #5620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ruggles
    31 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #5331 | Lowell
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    47 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lowell, MA
    Walk to
    Lowell, MA
    0.66 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Needham Heights to Lowell, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Needham Heights to Lowell, MA in Lowell, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 59 bus from Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd station to Newton Highlands station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D subway and finally take the LOWELL train from North Station station to Lowell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $14.60.

161min$14.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Train - LOWELL
Walk to Lowell, MA
Leaves from Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd
    ID 81441
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Watertown Square Via Needham St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newton Highlands
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Newton Highlands
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #5331 | Lowell
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    47 min
  • 10
    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 Needham Heights to Lowell, MA

The distance between Needham Heights, Lowell and Lowell, MA, Lowell is approximately 40.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 191 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Needham Heights to Lowell, MA by subway 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 Needham Heights

Needham Heights is located at Needham Heights, Lowell and the nearest public transit station is Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd.

Subway stations close to Needham Heights:

  • Eliot
  • Waban

Train stations close to Needham Heights:

  • Needham Center
  • Wellesley Hills
  • Hersey

Bus stations close to Needham Heights:

  • Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd
  • Highland Ave @ Avery Sq
  • Hillside Ave @ Hunnewell St

Public transit stations close to Lowell, MA, Lowell

Lowell, MA is located at Lowell, MA, Lowell and the nearest public transit station is Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center.

Bus stations close to Lowell, MA:

  • Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
  • Hale Street @ Kennedy Center Busway
  • Central St & Gorham St

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From Needham Heights to Lowell, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Needham Heights to Lowell, MA in Lowell, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 59 bus from Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd station to Newton Highlands station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D subway and finally take the LOWELL train from North Station station to Lowell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $14.60.

161min$14.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Train - LOWELL
Walk to Lowell, MA
Leaves from Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd
    ID 81441
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Watertown Square Via Needham St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newton Highlands
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Newton Highlands
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #5331 | Lowell
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    47 min
  • 10
    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 Needham Heights to Lowell, MA?

    The fastest way takes 191 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line LOWELL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Needham Heights to Lowell, MA?

    The alternative route takes 161 minutes, using Bus line 59, Subway line GREEN LINE D, Train line LOWELL.

  • Is there a direct train between Needham Heights and Lowell, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 11 min.

  • Which train line goes from Needham Heights to Lowell, MA?

    The NEEDHAM train line goes from #5620 | South Station station near Needham Heights in Needham to Ruggles station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Ruggles station near Lowell, MA in Lowell.

  • How long does it take to travel from Needham Heights to Lowell, MA by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Needham Heights in Needham and Lowell, MA in Lowell by train and subway is about 3 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Needham Heights to get to Lowell, MA?

    Get on the NEEDHAM train from the #5620 | South Station station near Needham Heights in Needham.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Needham Heights and Lowell, MA?

    Get off the train at the Ruggles station, which is closest to Lowell, MA in Lowell.

  • How much is the total train and subway fare from Needham Heights to Lowell, MA?

    The ride from Needham Heights to Lowell, MA costs $19.90.

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