How to get from New Bedford, MA to Lowell, MA by bus and train?

From New Bedford, MA to Lowell, MA by bus and train

To get from New Bedford, MA to Lowell, MA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train from New Bedford station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0256S bus and finally take the 15 bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station to Gorham St & Ellsworth St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The bus and train schedule from New Bedford, MA may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Lowell, MA on the Moovit app.

186min
Walk to train station
Train - FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
Bus - 1515
Walk to Lowell, MA
Leaves from New Bedford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Bedford
    0.87 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORDFALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
    Wait for train
    FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
    #2022 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    100 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Bus Terminal
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0256S
    New York Port Authority
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    45 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Chelmsford/Westford Via Rte. 129/110
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gorham St & Ellsworth St
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lowell, MA
    Walk to
    Lowell, MA
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New Bedford, MA to Lowell, MA

The distance between New Bedford, MA and Lowell, MA is approximately 85.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 186 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New Bedford, MA to Lowell, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lowell – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from New Bedford, MA to Lowell, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from New Bedford, MA to Lowell, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (New Bedford, MA) and destination (Lowell, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New Bedford, MA to Lowell, MA?

    The fastest way takes 186 minutes, using Train line FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD, Bus line GREYHOUND US0256S, Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct train between New Bedford, MA and Lowell, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from New Bedford, MA to Lowell, MA?

    The FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train line goes from New Bedford station near New Bedford, MA in New Bedford to South Station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till South Station near Lowell, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from New Bedford, MA to Lowell, MA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between New Bedford, MA and Lowell, MA by train and bus is about 3 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train from the New Bedford station near New Bedford, MA in New Bedford.

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

    Get off the train at the South Station, which is closest to Lowell, MA.

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