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18 Line
Downtown Shuttle
LRTA
LRTA 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? for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Downtown Shuttle bus line that is closest to your location.
Is there a 18 bus stop near me?
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LRTA 18 bus Route Map - John & Merrimack St.
LRTA Bus Service Alerts
See all updates on 18 (from Kennedy Center), including real-time status info, bus delays, changes of routes, changes of stops locations, and any other service changes. Get a real-time map view of 18 (John & Merrimack St.) and track the bus as it moves on the map. Download the app for all Lowell Regional Transit Authority info now.
18 line bus fare
LRTA 18 (John & Merrimack St.) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about LRTA tickets costs please check the Moovit app or Lowell Regional Transit Authority’s official website.
18 (LRTA)
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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Line 18 Real Time bus Tracker
Track line 18 (John & Merrimack St.) on a live map in real time and follow its location as it moves between stations. Use Moovit as a line 18 bus tracker or a live LRTA bus tracker app and never miss your bus.
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18 - Alternative Directions
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