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How to get fromLowell to Albanyby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0270 / ...
    5h 5m
    $29–58

  2. Bus via Amherst

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    2. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus FlixBus 2693
    6h 14m
    $28–51

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain train Lowell Line
    2. Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    7h 9m
    $68–143

  4. Drive 168.1 mi

    1. Drive from Lowell to Albanycar car 168.1 mi
    3h 5m
    $31–45

Lowell to Albany by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Boston in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lowell to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 7h 9m.

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