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 in Lowell, 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 North Station 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 30 min. The ride fare is $14.75.

90min$14.75
Subway - ORANGE LINE
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
    North Station
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #327 | 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

From Back Bay to Lowell, MA by subway and train

To get from Back Bay to Lowell, MA in Lowell, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to North Station station. Next, take the LOWELL train from North Station station to Lowell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $12.90.

85min$12.90
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - LOWELL
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
    North Station
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #327 | Lowell
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    47 min
  • 7
    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 Back Bay to Lowell, MA

The distance between Back Bay, Lowell and Lowell, MA, Lowell is approximately 28.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 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.

Public transit stations close to Back Bay

Back Bay is located at Back Bay, Lowell and the nearest public transit station is Back Bay Station (Dartmouth Street).

Subway stations close to Back Bay:

  • Prudential
  • Copley
  • Symphony

Train stations close to Back Bay:

  • Back Bay - South End

Bus stations close to Back Bay:

  • Back Bay Station (Dartmouth Street)
  • Dartmouth St Opp Back Bay Sta
  • Dartmouth Street Opposite Back Bay Station

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 & Ymca Dr.

Bus stations close to Lowell, MA:

  • Hale St & Ymca Dr
  • Hale Street @ Kennedy Center Busway
  • Hale St & Cambridge St

Related Routes

From Back Bay to Lowell, MA by subway and train

To get from Back Bay to Lowell, MA in Lowell, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to North Station station. Next, take the LOWELL train from North Station station to Lowell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $12.90.

85min$12.90
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - LOWELL
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
    North Station
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #327 | Lowell
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    47 min
  • 7
    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 Back Bay to Lowell, MA?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line LOWELL, Bus line 13.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Back Bay to Lowell, MA?

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line LOWELL.

  • 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 30 min.

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

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Oak Grove 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 in Lowell.

  • 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 in Boston and Lowell, MA in Lowell by subway, train and bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Oak Grove 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 in Lowell.

  • 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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