There are 4 ways to get from Lowell to Crane Beach by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain Lowell Line
- Take the train from North Station to Ipswichtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
3h 46m$10–18Line 24 bus, line 11 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center to McGovern Bbus 24
- Take the bus from McGovern K to Newburyport MBTA Stationbus 11
4h 58m$4–14Drive 33.8 mi
- Drive from Lowell to Crane Beachcar 33.8 mi
58 min$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lowell to Crane Beachtaxi 33.8 mi
58 min$100–130
Lowell to Crane Beach by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lowell to Crane Beach is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Lowell to Crane Beach is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Lowell to Crane Beach. However, there are services departing from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center and arriving at Crane Beach via McGovern K and Commuter Rail Station - Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Lowell to Crane Beach. However, there are services departing from Lowell and arriving at Ipswich via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Lowell and Crane Beach is 59 miles. The road distance is 34 miles.
The best way to get from Lowell to Crane Beach without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $9 - $19.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Lowell to Crane Beach, including transfers.
Lowell to Crane Beach bus services, operated by Merrimack Valley Transit, depart from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station.
Lowell to Crane Beach train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lowell station.
The best way to get from Lowell to Crane Beach is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $9 - $19. Alternatively, you can line 24 bus and line 11 bus, which costs $4 - $14 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Lowell, MA, USA and Crane Beach, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Lowell to Crane Beach via North Station, Ipswich, and Commuter Rail Station - Ipswich in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center to Crane Beach via McGovern K, Newburyport MBTA Station, Newburyport, Ipswich, and Commuter Rail Station - Ipswich in around 4h 58m.
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
Train from North Station to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 978-469-6878
- [email protected]
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
Bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center to McGovern B
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
Bus from McGovern K to Newburyport MBTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Lowell to Crane Beach bus services, operated by Merrimack Valley Transit, arrive at McGovern B station.
Lowell to Crane Beach train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lowell to Crane Beach is 34 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Lowell to Crane Beach.
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