How to get from Lowell to New Bedford by bus, subway and train?

From Lowell to New Bedford by bus, subway and train

To get from Lowell to New Bedford in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines, one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the LOWELL train from Lowell station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway, then the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train, then the R bus and finally take the PETER PAN bus from Peter Pan Bus Terminal Providence station to North 6th Street 116 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 19 min.

259min
Walk to train station
Train - LOWELL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - RR
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Walk to New Bedford
Leaves from Lowell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lowell
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #308 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    11 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Providence Station
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 10
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Pawtucket Via North Main
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Third Street (R-Line)
    7 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Peter Pan Bus Terminal Providence
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 13
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Hyannis
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North 6th Street 116
    50 min
  • 15
    Walk to New Bedford
    Walk to
    New Bedford
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lowell to New Bedford by bus, subway and train via LOWELL, ORANGE LINE, NORTHEAST REGIONAL, 66 and WOODS HOLE TO TF GREEN AIRPORT

To get from Lowell to New Bedford in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines, one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the LOWELL train from Lowell station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway, then the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train, then the 66 bus and finally take the WOODS HOLE TO TF GREEN AIRPORT bus from TF Green Airport station to SRTA Terminal/134 Elm St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 49 min.

289min
Walk to train station
Train - LOWELL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 6666
Bus - WOODS HOLE TO TF GREEN AIRPORTWOODS HOLE TO TF GREEN AIRPORT
Walk to New Bedford
Leaves from Lowell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lowell
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #308 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    11 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Providence Station
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 10
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Galilee Via TF Green Airport
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    TF Green Airport (Arrivals)
    19 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    TF Green Airport
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 13
    Bus - WOODS HOLE TO TF GREEN AIRPORTWOODS HOLE TO TF GREEN AIRPORT
    Wait for bus
    WOODS HOLE TO TF GREEN AIRPORT
    Woods Hole Terminal
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SRTA Terminal/134 Elm St
    50 min
  • 15
    Walk to New Bedford
    Walk to
    New Bedford
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lowell to New Bedford

The distance between Lowell, Boston and New Bedford, Boston is approximately 106.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 259 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lowell to New Bedford by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Lowell

Lowell is located at Lowell, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Kennedy Center.

Bus stations close to Lowell:

  • Kennedy Center
  • Lowell
  • Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center

Public transit stations close to New Bedford, Boston

New Bedford is located at New Bedford, Boston and the nearest public transit station is New Bedford, MA.

Ferry stations close to New Bedford:

  • New Bedford, MA
  • Cuttyhunk Ferry Pier, New Bedford, MA

Related Routes

Alternative route from Lowell to New Bedford by bus, subway and train via LOWELL, ORANGE LINE, NORTHEAST REGIONAL, 66 and WOODS HOLE TO TF GREEN AIRPORT

To get from Lowell to New Bedford in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines, one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the LOWELL train from Lowell station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway, then the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train, then the 66 bus and finally take the WOODS HOLE TO TF GREEN AIRPORT bus from TF Green Airport station to SRTA Terminal/134 Elm St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 49 min.

289min
Walk to train station
Train - LOWELL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 6666
Bus - WOODS HOLE TO TF GREEN AIRPORTWOODS HOLE TO TF GREEN AIRPORT
Walk to New Bedford
Leaves from Lowell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lowell
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #308 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    11 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Providence Station
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 10
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Galilee Via TF Green Airport
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    TF Green Airport (Arrivals)
    19 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    TF Green Airport
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 13
    Bus - WOODS HOLE TO TF GREEN AIRPORTWOODS HOLE TO TF GREEN AIRPORT
    Wait for bus
    WOODS HOLE TO TF GREEN AIRPORT
    Woods Hole Terminal
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SRTA Terminal/134 Elm St
    50 min
  • 15
    Walk to New Bedford
    Walk to
    New Bedford
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lowell to New Bedford?

    The fastest way takes 259 minutes, using Bus line LOWELL, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line R, Bus line PETER PAN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lowell to New Bedford?

    The alternative route takes 289 minutes, using Bus line LOWELL, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 66, Bus line WOODS HOLE TO TF GREEN AIRPORT.

  • Is there a direct train between Lowell and New Bedford in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines, one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lowell to New Bedford in Boston?

    The LOWELL train line goes from Lowell station near Lowell to #308 | North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and 2 bus lines till #308 | North Station station near New Bedford in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Lowell to New Bedford in Boston by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Lowell and New Bedford in Boston by train, subway and bus is about 4 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Lowell to get to New Bedford in Boston?

    Get on the LOWELL train from the Lowell station near Lowell in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Lowell and New Bedford in Boston?

    Get off the train at the #308 | North Station stop, which is closest to New Bedford in Boston.