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

From Waltham to Lowell, MA by bus and train

To get from Waltham to Lowell, MA in Lowell, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham 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 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $19.35.

121min$19.35
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - LOWELL
Bus - 1313
Walk to Lowell, MA
Leaves from Waltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Waltham
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #410 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #327 | Lowell
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    47 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Chestnut Street
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gorham St & Ellsworth St
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lowell, MA
    Walk to
    Lowell, MA
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Waltham to Lowell, MA by train

To get from Waltham to Lowell, MA in Lowell, take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham 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 56 min. The ride fare is $17.50.

116min$17.50
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - LOWELL
Walk to Lowell, MA
Leaves from Waltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Waltham
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #410 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #327 | Lowell
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    47 min
  • 6
    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 Waltham to Lowell, MA

The distance between Waltham, Lowell and Lowell, MA, Lowell is approximately 35.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 121 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waltham 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.

Public transit stations close to Waltham

Waltham is located at Waltham, Lowell and the nearest public transit station is Moody St @ Carter St.

Train stations close to Waltham:

  • Brandeis/Roberts
  • Kendal Green
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Waltham:

  • Moody St @ Carter St
  • Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
  • Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station

Public transit stations close to Lowell, MA, Lowell

Lowell, MA is located at Lowell, MA, Lowell and the nearest public transit station is Central St & Gorham St.

Bus stations close to Lowell, MA:

  • Central St & Gorham St
  • Hale Street @ Kennedy Center Busway
  • Gorham St & Central St

Related Routes

From Waltham to Lowell, MA by train

To get from Waltham to Lowell, MA in Lowell, take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham 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 56 min. The ride fare is $17.50.

116min$17.50
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - LOWELL
Walk to Lowell, MA
Leaves from Waltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Waltham
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #410 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #327 | Lowell
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    47 min
  • 6
    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 Waltham to Lowell, MA?

    The fastest way takes 121 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Train line LOWELL, Bus line 13.

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

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Train line LOWELL.

  • Is there a direct train between Waltham and Lowell, MA?

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

  • Which train line goes from Waltham to Lowell, MA?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #410 | North Station station near Waltham in Waltham 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 Waltham to Lowell, MA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Waltham in Waltham and Lowell, MA in Lowell by train and bus is about 2 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Waltham to get to Lowell, MA?

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #410 | North Station station near Waltham in Waltham.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Waltham and Lowell, MA?

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

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

    The ride from Waltham to Lowell, MA costs $19.35.

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