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Bus - 18

18 Line

Downtown Shuttle

LRTA

LRTA 18 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 18 bus (Kennedy Center) has 9 stops departing from Merrimack St & John St and ending at Kennedy Center.

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

Direction: Kennedy Center (9 stops)

  • Merrimack St & John St

  • Merrimack St & Shattuck St

  • Leo Roy Parking Garage (Market St)

  • Central St & Jackson St

  • Middlesex St & Moulton Ave

  • Middlesex & Elliot St

  • Middlesex St & Pearl St

  • Middlesex St & Lord Overpass Circle

  • Kennedy Center

18 FAQ

  • What time does the 18 bus start operating?

    Services on the 18 bus start at 6:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 18 bus stop working?

    Services on the 18 bus stop at 7:00 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?

    to view the nearest 18 bus stop.

LRTA 18 bus Route Map - Kennedy Center

18 Bus Schedule

18 bus route operates on weekdays. Regular schedule hours: 6:00 AM-7:00 PM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon6:00 AM-7:00 PM30
Tue6:00 AM-7:00 PM30
Wed6:00 AM-7:00 PM30
Thu6:00 AM-7:00 PM30
Fri6:00 AM-7:00 PM30
Sat7:30 AM-7:00 PM30
SunNot OperationalNot Operational

LRTA Bus Service Alerts

See all updates on 18 (from Merrimack St & John St), 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 (Kennedy Center) 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 (Kennedy Center) 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.

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18 (LRTA)

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

Additional information: 18 has 9 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 12 minutes.

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18 - Alternative Directions

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