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 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $19.90.

137min$19.90
Train - NEEDHAM
Subway - ORANGE LINE
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
    #620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ruggles
    35 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #327 | 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 and train

To get from Needham Heights to Lowell, MA in Lowell, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Heights station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the LOWELL train from North Station station to Lowell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $19.20.

137min$19.20
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - 44
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
    #620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 892
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    North Station Via South Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Causeway St @ North Station
    ID 114
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #327 | 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 137 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
  • Hersey
  • Wellesley Hills

Bus stations close to Needham Heights:

  • Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd
  • Highland Ave @ Avery Sq
  • Highland Ave @ Dana Pl

Public transit stations close to Lowell, MA, Lowell

Lowell, MA is located at Lowell, MA, Lowell and the nearest public transit station is Hale St & Ymca Dr.

Bus stations close to Lowell, MA:

  • Hale St & Ymca Dr
  • Gorham St & Carter St
  • Lowell

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From Needham Heights to Lowell, MA by bus and train

To get from Needham Heights to Lowell, MA in Lowell, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Heights station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the LOWELL train from North Station station to Lowell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $19.20.

137min$19.20
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - 44
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
    #620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 892
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    North Station Via South Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Causeway St @ North Station
    ID 114
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #327 | 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 137 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 137 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Bus line 4, 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 2 hr 17 min.

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

    The NEEDHAM train line goes from #620 | 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 2 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the NEEDHAM train from the #620 | 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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