There are 4 ways to get from Lowell to Dorchester by bus, subway, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, subway
best- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the subway from South Station to Fields Cornersubway Red Line
1h 3m$8–10Drive 31.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lowell to Dorchestercar 31.6 mi
46 min$6–9Train, subway
- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain Lowell Line
- Take the subway from North Station to Jackson Squaresubway Orange Line
1h 3m$8–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lowell to Dorchestertaxi 31.6 mi
46 min$100–120
Lowell to Dorchester by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lowell to Dorchester is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Lowell to Dorchester is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct train from Lowell to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Lowell and arriving at Jackson Square via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
The distance between Lowell and Dorchester is 32 miles. The road distance is 31.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lowell to Dorchester without a car is to bus and subway which takes 1h 3m and costs $8 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Lowell to Dorchester, including transfers.
Lowell to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lowell station.
Lowell to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lowell to Dorchester is 32 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Lowell to Dorchester.
There are 1709+ hotels available in Dorchester.
What companies run services between Lowell, MA, USA and Dorchester, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Lowell to Dorchester. However, you can take the bus to Boston, walk to South Station, then take the subway to Fields Corner. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lowell to Jackson Square via North Station and North Station in around 1h 3m.
Subway from South Station to Fields Corner
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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
Subway from North Station to Jackson Square
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
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