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

From Providence to Lowell, MA by subway and train

To get from Providence to Lowell, MA in Lowell, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Providence station to Back Bay - South End 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 8 min.

188min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - LOWELL
Walk to Lowell, MA
Leaves from Providence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Providence
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    39 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #317 | Lowell
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    52 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lowell, MA
    Walk to
    Lowell, MA
    0.66 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Providence to Lowell, MA by subway and train via ACELA, ORANGE LINE and LOWELL

To get from Providence to Lowell, MA in Lowell, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the ACELA train from Providence station to Back Bay - South End 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 46 min.

226min
Train - ACELAACELA
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - LOWELL
Walk to Lowell, MA
Leaves from Providence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Providence
  • 2
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    43 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #317 | Lowell
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    52 min
  • 9
    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 Providence to Lowell, MA

The distance between Providence, Lowell and Lowell, MA, Lowell is approximately 70.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 188 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Providence 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 Providence

Providence is located at Providence, Lowell and the nearest public transit station is Gaspee Opposite Providence Station.

Bus stations close to Providence:

  • Gaspee Opposite Providence Station
  • Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange)
  • Park Row West (Drop-Off Only)

Ferry stations close to Providence:

  • Providence, Ri

Public transit stations close to Lowell, MA, Lowell

Lowell, MA is located at Lowell, MA, Lowell and the nearest public transit station is Hale Street @ Kennedy Center Busway.

Bus stations close to Lowell, MA:

  • Hale Street @ Kennedy Center Busway
  • Hale St & Ymca Dr
  • Gorham St & Central St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Providence to Lowell, MA by subway and train via ACELA, ORANGE LINE and LOWELL

To get from Providence to Lowell, MA in Lowell, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the ACELA train from Providence station to Back Bay - South End 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 46 min.

226min
Train - ACELAACELA
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - LOWELL
Walk to Lowell, MA
Leaves from Providence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Providence
  • 2
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    43 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #317 | Lowell
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    52 min
  • 9
    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 Providence to Lowell, MA?

    The fastest way takes 188 minutes, using Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line LOWELL.

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

    The alternative route takes 226 minutes, using Train line ACELA, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line LOWELL.

  • Is there a direct train between Providence 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 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Providence to Lowell, MA?

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from Boston station near Providence in Boston to Back Bay - South End station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Back Bay - South End station near Lowell, MA in Lowell.

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

    The total travel time between Providence in Boston and Lowell, MA in Lowell by train and subway is about 3 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the Boston station near Providence in Boston.

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

    Get off the train at the Back Bay - South End station, which is closest to Lowell, MA in Lowell.

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