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

From Harvard Square to Lowell, MA by subway and train

To get from Harvard Square to Lowell, MA in Lowell, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FITCHBURG train and finally take the LOWELL train from North Station station to Lowell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $12.90.

110min$12.90
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - LOWELL
Walk to Lowell, MA
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Harvard Square
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #410 | North Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    17 min
  • 6
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #327 | Lowell
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    47 min
  • 8
    Walk to Lowell, MA
    Walk to
    Lowell, MA
    0.66 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Harvard Square to Lowell, MA by bus and train

To get from Harvard Square to Lowell, MA in Lowell, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 96 bus from Harvard station to Davis station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 94 bus and finally take the LOWELL train from West Medford station to Lowell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $13.90.

107min$13.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9696
Bus - 9494
Train - LOWELL
Walk to Lowell, MA
Leaves from Harvard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis
    13 min
  • 4
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Medford Square
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High St @ Harvard Ave
    ID 16316
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Medford
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #327 | Lowell
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    36 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 Harvard Square to Lowell, MA

The distance between Harvard Square, Lowell and Lowell, MA, Lowell is approximately 30.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard Square 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 Harvard Square

Harvard Square is located at Harvard Square, Lowell and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave @ Bow St.

Subway stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Central
  • Union Square
  • Gilman Square

Train stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Massachusetts Ave @ Bow St
  • Quincy St @ Harvard St
  • Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island

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 & South St.

Bus stations close to Lowell, MA:

  • Gorham St & South St
  • Gorham St & Highland St
  • Gorham St & Hobson St

Related Routes

From Harvard Square to Lowell, MA by bus and train

To get from Harvard Square to Lowell, MA in Lowell, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 96 bus from Harvard station to Davis station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 94 bus and finally take the LOWELL train from West Medford station to Lowell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $13.90.

107min$13.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9696
Bus - 9494
Train - LOWELL
Walk to Lowell, MA
Leaves from Harvard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis
    13 min
  • 4
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Medford Square
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High St @ Harvard Ave
    ID 16316
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Medford
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #327 | Lowell
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    36 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 Harvard Square to Lowell, MA?

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG, Train line LOWELL.

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

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 96, Bus line 94, Train line LOWELL.

  • Is there a direct subway between Harvard Square and Lowell, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 50 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Harvard Square to Lowell, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Harvard Square in Cambridge to Porter station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Porter station near Lowell, MA in Lowell.

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

    The total travel time between Harvard Square in Cambridge and Lowell, MA in Lowell by subway and train is about 1 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Harvard Square to get to Lowell, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Harvard Square and Lowell, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Porter station, which is closest to Lowell, MA in Lowell.

  • How much is the subway fare from Harvard Square to Lowell, MA?

    The ride from Harvard Square to Lowell, MA costs $12.90.

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