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 48m$10–18Drive 33.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lowell to Crane Beachcar 33.8 mi
58 min$6–9Line 24 bus, line 11 bus
- Take the bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell to McG Abus 24
- Take the bus from McG K to Newburyport Commuter Rail Stationbus 11
4h 58mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Lowell to Crane Beachtaxi 33.8 mi
58 min$100–130
Lowell to Crane Beach by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lowell to Crane Beach is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Lowell to Crane Beach is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Lowell to Crane Beach. However, there are services departing from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell and arriving at Crane Beach via McG 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 48m.
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 48m and costs $9 - $19.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Lowell to Crane Beach, including transfers.
Lowell to Crane Beach bus services, operated by Meva, depart from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell 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 48m and costs $9 - $19. Alternatively, you can line 24 bus and line 11 bus, which costs 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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell to Crane Beach via McG A, McG K, Newburyport Commuter Rail 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
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–6
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Booking & Getting There
Lowell to Crane Beach bus services, operated by Meva, arrive at McG A 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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