There are 4 ways to get from Lowell to Charlestown by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain Lowell Line
45 min$4–11Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
1h 34m$5–13Drive 25.1 mi
- Drive from Lowell to Charlestowncar 25.1 mi
36 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lowell to Charlestowntaxi 25.1 mi
36 min$80–95
Lowell to Charlestown by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lowell to Charlestown is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Lowell to Charlestown is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Lowell to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center and arriving at Bunker Hill St @ Polk St via Devonshire St @ Milk St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lowell and arriving at North Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Lowell and Charlestown is 26 miles. The road distance is 25.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lowell to Charlestown without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs $4 - $11.
The train from Lowell to North Station takes 45 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Lowell to Charlestown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.
Lowell to Charlestown train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lowell station.
The best way to get from Lowell to Charlestown is to train which takes 45 min and costs $4 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $13 and takes 1h 34m.
What companies run services between Lowell, MA, USA and Charlestown, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Lowell to North Station hourly. Tickets cost $4–11 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $4–8 and the journey takes 45 min.
Train from Lowell to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Lowell to Charlestown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Lowell to Charlestown train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lowell to Charlestown is 25 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Lowell to Charlestown.
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