Bus - 18

18 Line

Downtown Shuttle

Lowell Regional Transit Authority

Lowell Regional Transit Authority 18 bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 18 bus (John & Merrimack St.) has 6 stops departing from Kennedy Center and ending at Merrimack St & John St.

Choose any of the 18 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: John & Merrimack St. (6 stops)

  • Kennedy Center

  • Hale Street @ Kennedy Center Busway

  • Dutton St And Broadway St

  • Dutton St & Market St

  • Lowell High School

  • Merrimack St & John St

18 FAQ

  • What time does the 18 bus start operating?

    Services on the 18 bus start at 5:45 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 18 bus stop working?

    Services on the 18 bus stop at 6:45 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • What time does the 18 bus arrive?

    When does the Downtown Shuttle Bus line come? Check Live Arrival Times for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Downtown Shuttle Bus line that is closest to your location.

  • How much is the 18 (John & Merrimack St.) bus fare?

    The Downtown Shuttle (John & Merrimack St.) bus fare is about $1.25.

  • Is there a 18 bus stop near me?

    Click here to view the nearest 18 bus stop.

Lowell Regional Transit Authority 18 bus Route Map - John & Merrimack St.

18 bus Line Map
PDF Version: 18 schedule, stops and map18 - John & Merrimack St. timetable

18 bus Schedule

18 bus route operates on Monday to Friday. Regular schedule hours: 5:45 AM - 6:45 PM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
SunNot OperationalNot Operational
Mon5:45 AM - 6:45 PM30
Tue5:45 AM - 6:45 PM30
Wed5:45 AM - 6:45 PM30
Thu5:45 AM - 6:45 PM30
Fri5:45 AM - 6:45 PM30
Sat7:15 AM - 6:45 PM30

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18 line bus fare

Lowell Regional Transit Authority 18 (John & Merrimack St.) ride fare is about $1.25. Prices may change based on several factors. For more information about Lowell Regional Transit Authority’s ticket costs, please check the Moovit app or Lowell Regional Transit Authority’s official website.

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18 (Lowell Regional Transit Authority)

The first stop of the 18 bus route is Kennedy Center and the last stop is Merrimack St & John St. 18 (John & Merrimack St.) is operational during weekdays.

Additional information: 18 has 6 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 12 minutes.

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