There are 4 ways to get from Arlington to Lowell by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Medford/Tufts to North Stationtram E / ...
- Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain Lowell Line
1h 56m$9–18Line 350 bus, line 13 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Medford St to Chestnut Ave @ Cambridge Stbus 350
- Take the bus from Chestnut Street Burlington to Kennedy Centerbus 13
2h 22m$3–7Drive 18.7 mi
- Drive from Arlington to Lowellcar 18.7 mi
24 min$4–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arlington to Lowelltaxi 18.7 mi
24 min$60–75
Arlington to Lowell by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arlington to Lowell is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Arlington to Lowell is to drive which takes 24 min and costs $3 - $5.
No, there is no direct bus from Arlington to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Massachusetts Ave @ Medford St and arriving at Kennedy Center via Chestnut Street Burlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Arlington to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Medford/Tufts and arriving at Lowell via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Arlington and Lowell is 32 miles. The road distance is 18.8 miles.
The best way to get from Arlington to Lowell without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 56m and costs $8 - $19.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Arlington to Lowell, including transfers.
Arlington to Lowell bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Ave @ Medford St station.
Arlington to Lowell train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Medford/Tufts station.
Arlington to Lowell bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Chestnut Ave @ Cambridge St station.
What companies run services between Arlington, MA, USA and Lowell, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Medford St to Kennedy Center via Chestnut Street Burlington in around 2h 22m.
Tram from Medford/Tufts to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from North Station to Lowell
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Medford St to Chestnut Ave @ Cambridge St
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (978) 452-6161
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lowell Regional Transit Authority
Bus from Chestnut Street Burlington to Kennedy Center
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Lowell Regional Transit Authority
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More Questions & Answers
Arlington to Lowell train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arlington to Lowell is 19 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Arlington to Lowell.
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