There are 3 ways to get from Lowell to Charlestown by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the train from Boston to Kingston Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 4m$56–98Drive 103.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lowell to Charlestowncar 103.5 mi
2h 3m$19–28Train
- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain Lowell Line
- Take the train from Boston to Kingston Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 11m$60–103
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lowell to Charlestown is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Lowell to Charlestown is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct train from Lowell to Charlestown station. However, there are services departing from Lowell and arriving at Kingston Amtrak Station via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Lowell and Charlestown is 110 miles. The road distance is 104.1 miles.
The best way to get from Lowell to Charlestown without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 4m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Lowell to Charlestown, including transfers.
Lowell to Charlestown train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lowell station.
Lowell to Charlestown train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lowell to Charlestown is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Lowell to Charlestown.
There are 104+ hotels available in Charlestown.
What companies run services between Lowell, MA, USA and Charlestown, RI, USA?
You can take a train from Lowell to Charlestown via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, and Kingston Amtrak Station in around 3h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Kingston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Kingston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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