How to get from Third Street to Lowell, MA by bus and train?

From Third Street to Lowell, MA by bus and train

To get from Third Street to Lowell, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R bus from Third Street station to Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the GREYHOUND US0256S bus from South Station Bus Terminal station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The bus and train schedule from Third Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Lowell, MA on the Moovit app.

187min
Bus - RR
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
Walk to Lowell, MA
Leaves from Third Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Third Street
  • 2
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Broad Street Terminal (Providence)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange)
    ID 072015
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Bus Terminal
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0256S
    New York Port Authority
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lowell, MA
    Walk to
    Lowell, MA
    0.7 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Third Street to Lowell, MA by bus and train via R, PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON and GREYHOUND US0256S

To get from Third Street to Lowell, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R bus from Third Street station to Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center (Stop B) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train and finally take the GREYHOUND US0256S bus from South Station Bus Terminal station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min. The bus and train schedule from Third Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Lowell, MA on the Moovit app.

192min
Walk to bus station
Bus - RR
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
Walk to Lowell, MA
Leaves from Third Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Third Street
    ID 019915
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Slater Mill (Pawtucket)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center (Stop B)
    ID 023080
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Pawtucket/Central Falls
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #828 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    71 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Bus Terminal
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0256S
    New York Port Authority
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lowell, MA
    Walk to
    Lowell, MA
    0.7 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Third Street to Lowell, MA

The distance between Third Street and Lowell, MA is approximately 69.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 187 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Third Street 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 Third Street to Lowell, MA

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Third Street to Lowell, MA by bus and train via R, PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON and GREYHOUND US0256S

To get from Third Street to Lowell, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R bus from Third Street station to Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center (Stop B) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train and finally take the GREYHOUND US0256S bus from South Station Bus Terminal station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min. The bus and train schedule from Third Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Lowell, MA on the Moovit app.

192min
Walk to bus station
Bus - RR
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
Walk to Lowell, MA
Leaves from Third Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Third Street
    ID 019915
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Slater Mill (Pawtucket)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center (Stop B)
    ID 023080
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Pawtucket/Central Falls
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #828 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    71 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Bus Terminal
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0256S
    New York Port Authority
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lowell, MA
    Walk to
    Lowell, MA
    0.7 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Third Street to Lowell, MA?

    The fastest way takes 187 minutes, using Bus line R, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line GREYHOUND US0256S.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Third Street to Lowell, MA?

    The alternative route takes 192 minutes, using Bus line R, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Bus line GREYHOUND US0256S.

  • Is there a direct bus between Third Street and Lowell, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Third Street to Lowell, MA?

    The R bus line goes from Broad Street Terminal (Providence) station near Third Street in Boston to Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station near Lowell, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Third Street and Lowell, MA by bus and train is about 3 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Third Street to get to Lowell, MA?

    Get on the R bus from the Broad Street Terminal (Providence) stop near Third Street in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Third Street and Lowell, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) stop, which is closest to Lowell, MA.

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