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How to get from Spectacle Island to Lowell, MA by ferry, subway and train?

From Spectacle Island to Lowell, MA by ferry, subway and train

To get from Spectacle Island to Lowell, MA in Lowell, you’ll need to take one ferry line, one subway line and one train line: take the LONG WHARF FERRY ferry from Spectacle Island station to Long Wharf North 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 52 min. The ride fare is $37.85.

172min$37.85
Ferry - LONG WHARF FERRYLONG WHARF FERRY
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - LOWELL
Walk to Lowell, MA
Leaves from Spectacle Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Spectacle Island
  • 2
    Ferry - LONG WHARF FERRYLONG WHARF FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    LONG WHARF FERRY
    Long Wharf North
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Long Wharf North
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    State Street
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #343 | 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

Alternative route from Spectacle Island to Lowell, MA by ferry, subway and train via LONG WHARF FERRY, BLUE LINE and LOWELL

To get from Spectacle Island to Lowell, MA in Lowell, you’ll need to take one ferry line, one subway line and one train line: take the LONG WHARF FERRY ferry from Spectacle Island station to Long Wharf North station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE 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 52 min. The ride fare is $37.85.

172min$37.85
Ferry - LONG WHARF FERRYLONG WHARF FERRY
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Train - LOWELL
Walk to Lowell, MA
Leaves from Spectacle Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Spectacle Island
  • 2
    Ferry - LONG WHARF FERRYLONG WHARF FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    LONG WHARF FERRY
    Long Wharf North
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Long Wharf North
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Aquarium
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Bowdoin
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Bowdoin
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    670 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #343 | 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 Spectacle Island to Lowell, MA

The distance between Spectacle Island, Lowell and Lowell, MA, Lowell is approximately 31.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 172 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Spectacle Island to Lowell, MA by ferry, 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 Spectacle Island

Spectacle Island is located at Spectacle Island, Lowell and the nearest public transit station is Georges Island.

Ferry stations close to Spectacle Island:

  • Georges Island
  • Pier 10
  • Quincy

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 & Cambridge St.

Bus stations close to Lowell, MA:

  • Hale St & Cambridge St
  • Gorham St & Highland St
  • Gorham St & South St

Alternative route from Spectacle Island to Lowell, MA by ferry, subway and train via LONG WHARF FERRY, BLUE LINE and LOWELL

To get from Spectacle Island to Lowell, MA in Lowell, you’ll need to take one ferry line, one subway line and one train line: take the LONG WHARF FERRY ferry from Spectacle Island station to Long Wharf North station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE 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 52 min. The ride fare is $37.85.

172min$37.85
Ferry - LONG WHARF FERRYLONG WHARF FERRY
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Train - LOWELL
Walk to Lowell, MA
Leaves from Spectacle Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Spectacle Island
  • 2
    Ferry - LONG WHARF FERRYLONG WHARF FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    LONG WHARF FERRY
    Long Wharf North
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Long Wharf North
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Aquarium
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Bowdoin
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Bowdoin
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    670 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #343 | 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 Spectacle Island to Lowell, MA?

    The fastest way takes 172 minutes, using Ferry line LONG WHARF FERRY, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line LOWELL.

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

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Ferry line LONG WHARF FERRY, Subway line BLUE LINE, Train line LOWELL.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Spectacle Island and Lowell, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line, one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 52 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Spectacle Island to Lowell, MA?

    The LONG WHARF FERRY ferry line goes from Long Wharf North station near Spectacle Island in Boston to Long Wharf North station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Long Wharf North station near Lowell, MA in Lowell.

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

    The total travel time between Spectacle Island in Boston and Lowell, MA in Lowell by ferry, subway and train is about 2 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Spectacle Island to get to Lowell, MA?

    Get on the LONG WHARF FERRY ferry from the Long Wharf North station near Spectacle Island in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Spectacle Island and Lowell, MA?

    Get off the ferry at the Long Wharf North station, which is closest to Lowell, MA in Lowell.

  • How much is the total ferry, subway and train fare from Spectacle Island to Lowell, MA?

    The ride from Spectacle Island to Lowell, MA costs $37.85.