How to get from South Station Boston to Lowell, MA by bus and subway?

From South Station Boston to Lowell, MA by bus and subway

To get from South Station Boston to Lowell, MA in Lowell, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Alewife station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 350 bus and finally take the 13 bus from Chestnut Street Burlington station to Gorham St & Moore St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $5.95.

143min$5.95
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 350350
Bus - 1313
Walk to Lowell, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 350350
    Wait for bus
    350
    North Burlington Via Mall Rd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut Ave @ Cambridge St
    ID 6902
    50 min
  • 6
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Kennedy Center
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gorham St & Moore St
    ID 510
    29 min
  • 8
    Walk to Lowell, MA
    Walk to
    Lowell, MA
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Station Boston to Lowell, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, 354 and 13

To get from South Station Boston to Lowell, MA in Lowell, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 354 bus and finally take the 13 bus from Chestnut Street Burlington station to Gorham St & Moore St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

143min$8.50
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 354354
Bus - 1313
Walk to Lowell, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State St @ Washington Mall - State St Sta
    ID 65
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 354354
    Wait for bus
    354
    Burlington Via Medford Square, West Cummings & Woburn (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut Ave @ Cambridge St
    ID 6902
    58 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Kennedy Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gorham St & Moore St
    ID 510
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lowell, MA
    Walk to
    Lowell, MA
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Station Boston to Lowell, MA

The distance between South Station Boston, Lowell and Lowell, MA, Lowell is approximately 33.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 143 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Boston to Lowell, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lowell – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to South Station Boston

South Station Boston is located at South Station Boston, Lowell and the nearest public transit station is South Station.

Subway stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Downtown Crossing
  • Chinatown

Train stations close to South Station Boston:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
  • Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance
  • Boston-South Station

Ferry stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Rowes Wharf

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 & Hobson St.

Bus stations close to Lowell, MA:

  • Gorham St & Hobson St
  • Gorham St & Highland St
  • Gorham St & Central St

Related Routes

Alternative route from South Station Boston to Lowell, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, 354 and 13

To get from South Station Boston to Lowell, MA in Lowell, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 354 bus and finally take the 13 bus from Chestnut Street Burlington station to Gorham St & Moore St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

143min$8.50
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 354354
Bus - 1313
Walk to Lowell, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State St @ Washington Mall - State St Sta
    ID 65
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 354354
    Wait for bus
    354
    Burlington Via Medford Square, West Cummings & Woburn (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut Ave @ Cambridge St
    ID 6902
    58 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Kennedy Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gorham St & Moore St
    ID 510
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lowell, MA
    Walk to
    Lowell, MA
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Station Boston to Lowell, MA?

    The fastest way takes 143 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 350, Bus line 13.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Station Boston to Lowell, MA?

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 354, Bus line 13.

  • Is there a direct subway between South Station Boston and Lowell, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 23 min.

  • Which subway line goes from South Station Boston to Lowell, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from South Station station near South Station Boston in Boston to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Alewife station near Lowell, MA in Lowell.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station Boston to Lowell, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between South Station Boston in Boston and Lowell, MA in Lowell by subway and bus is about 2 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near South Station Boston to get to Lowell, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the South Station station near South Station Boston in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between South Station Boston and Lowell, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Alewife stop, which is closest to Lowell, MA in Lowell.

  • When is the first train from South Station Boston to Lowell, MA?

    The first train from South Station Boston in Boston to Lowell, MA in Lowell is Lowell. It leaves the North Station station at 12:20 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from South Station Boston to Lowell, MA?

    The ride from South Station Boston to Lowell, MA costs $5.95.

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