There are 4 ways to get from Lowell to Bristol by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
- Take the taxi from Providence to Bristoltaxi
2h 15m$65–678Drive 77.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lowell to Bristolcar 77.3 mi
1h 40m$15–21Bus
- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to Fall Riverbus Boston Airport
3h 56m$49–93Train
- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain Lowell Line
- Take the train from South Station to Fall River Depottrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
4h 3m$53–75
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lowell to Bristol is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Lowell to Bristol is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Lowell to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center and arriving at Fall River via Boston South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Lowell to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Lowell and arriving at Fall River Depot via North Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Lowell and Bristol is 87 miles. The road distance is 77.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lowell to Bristol without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 15m and costs $65 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Lowell to Bristol, including transfers.
Lowell to Bristol bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.
Lowell to Bristol train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lowell station.
The best way to get from Lowell to Bristol is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Lowell, MA, USA and Bristol, RI, USA?
You can take a bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Bristol via Boston, Boston South Station, and Fall River in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lowell to Bristol via North Station, North Station, Downtown Crossing, South Station, and Fall River Depot in around 4h 3m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Lowell to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Lowell to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from South Station to Fall River Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $10–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Boston South Station to Fall River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
Action Taxi Response
- Phone
- +1 401-680-0620
- Website
- actiontaxiresponse.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lowell to Bristol bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Lowell to Bristol train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lowell to Bristol is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Lowell to Bristol.
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