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

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

To get from South Station Boston to Lowell, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Summer St @ Atlantic Ave station to Causeway St @ 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 34 min. The ride fare is $14.05. The bus and train schedule from South Station Boston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Lowell, MA on the Moovit app.

94min$14.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - LOWELL
Bus - 1313
Walk to Lowell, MA
Leaves from Summer St @ Atlantic Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 892
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    North Station Via South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Causeway St @ North Station
    ID 114
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    90 yd • 2 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
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Public transit directions from South Station Boston to Lowell, MA

The distance between South Station Boston and Lowell, MA is approximately 27.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Boston 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 South Station Boston to Lowell, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from South Station Boston to Lowell, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Station Boston) 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 South Station Boston to Lowell, MA?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 4, Train line LOWELL, Bus line 13.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

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

    The 4 bus line goes from Summer St @ Atlantic Ave station near South Station Boston in Boston to Causeway St @ North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Causeway St @ North Station station near Lowell, MA.

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

    The total travel time between South Station Boston and Lowell, MA by bus and train is about 1 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the 4 bus from the Summer St @ Atlantic Ave stop near South Station Boston in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Causeway St @ North Station stop, which is closest to Lowell, MA.

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

    The last train from South Station Boston in Boston to Lowell, MA in Lowell is the Lowell line. It leaves the North Station station at 4:45 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from South Station Boston to Lowell, MA?

    The ride from South Station Boston to Lowell, MA costs $14.05.

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