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

From Harvard Square to Lowell, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Harvard Square to Lowell, MA in Lowell, you’ll need to take one subway line, one bus line and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Davis Sq. 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 17 min. The ride fare is $14.60.

77min$14.60
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9494
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
    Davis Sq.
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Medford Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High St @ Harvard Ave
    ID 16316
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Medford
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #313 | Lowell
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lowell, MA
    Walk to
    Lowell, MA
    0.65 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 52 min. The ride fare is $12.90.

112min$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
    #406 | North Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    15 min
  • 6
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #313 | Lowell
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    45 min
  • 8
    Walk to Lowell, MA
    Walk to
    Lowell, MA
    0.65 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 24.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard Square to Lowell, MA by bus, 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 Mt Auburn St @ Dewolfe St.

Subway stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Union Square
  • Gilman Square
  • Central

Train stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Mt Auburn St @ Dewolfe St
  • Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
  • Mt Auburn St @ Story St

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
  • Lowell Superior Court
  • Gorham St & Carter St

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 52 min. The ride fare is $12.90.

112min$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
    #406 | North Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    15 min
  • 6
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #313 | Lowell
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    45 min
  • 8
    Walk to Lowell, MA
    Walk to
    Lowell, MA
    0.65 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 77 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 94, Bus line LOWELL.

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

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line LOWELL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 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 Davis Sq. station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Davis Sq. station near Lowell, MA in Lowell.

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

    The total travel time between Harvard Square in Cambridge and Lowell, MA in Lowell by subway, bus and train is about 1 hr 17 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 Davis Sq. station, which is closest to Lowell, MA in Lowell.

  • How much is the total subway, bus and train fare from Harvard Square to Lowell, MA?

    The ride from Harvard Square to Lowell, MA costs $14.60.

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