What is the cheapest way to get from Albany to Lowell?

The cheapest way to get from Albany to Lowell is to bus via Amherst which costs $27 - $55 and takes 6h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Albany to Lowell?

The fastest way to get from Albany to Lowell is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Albany and Lowell?

No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Albany Bus Terminal, NY and arriving at Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Albany and Lowell?

No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Lowell via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Albany to Lowell?

The distance between Albany and Lowell is 200 miles. The road distance is 169.8 miles.

How do I travel from Albany to Lowell without a car?

The best way to get from Albany to Lowell without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $29 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Albany to Lowell?

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Albany to Lowell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albany to Lowell bus from?

Albany to Lowell bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.

Where do I catch the Albany to Lowell train from?

Albany to Lowell train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Albany to Lowell?

The best way to get from Albany to Lowell is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $29 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Albany to Lowell bus arrive?

Albany to Lowell bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Albany to Lowell train arrive?

Albany to Lowell train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Albany to Lowell?

Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Lowell is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Albany to Lowell.

How do I get a bus ticket from Albany to Lowell?

Book your Albany to Lowell bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lowell?

There are 113+ hotels available in Lowell.

Albany to Lowell - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Albany to Lowell by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Bostonbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
2. Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus Greyhound US0256S
5h 25m
$30–57
Bus via Amherst
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus FlixBus 2693
2. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus Greyhound US0256S
6h 10m
$28–50
Train
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain Lowell Line
6h 33m
$70–144
Drive 168.8 mi
1. Drive from Albany to Lowellcar 168.8 mi
3h 6m
$31–45

Albany to Lowell by bus

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5h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 198.6 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Lowell, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Boston in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Lowell via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 6h 33m.

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