How to get from Back Bay to Lowell, MA by bus, subway and train?

From Back Bay to Lowell, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Back Bay to Lowell, MA you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Causeway St (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWELL train and finally take the 13 bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station to Gorham St & Ellsworth St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $14.75. The bus, subway and train schedule from Back Bay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Lowell, MA on the Moovit app.

85min$14.75
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - LOWELL
Bus - 1313
Walk to Lowell, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Causeway St (East)
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #323 | Lowell
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Chestnut Street
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gorham St & Ellsworth St
    2 min
  • 10
    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 Back Bay to Lowell, MA

The distance between Back Bay and Lowell, MA is approximately 28.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay 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.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Back Bay to Lowell, MA

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Back Bay to Lowell, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Back Bay) and destination (Lowell, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway 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, subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay to Lowell, MA?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line LOWELL, Bus line 13.

  • Is there a direct subway between Back Bay and Lowell, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Back Bay to Lowell, MA?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Causeway St (East) station near Back Bay in Boston to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till North Station station near Lowell, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Back Bay and Lowell, MA by subway, train and bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Back Bay to get to Lowell, MA?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Causeway St (East) station near Back Bay in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the North Station stop, which is closest to Lowell, MA.

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

    The ride from Back Bay to Lowell, MA costs $14.75.

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