What is the cheapest way to get from Lowell to Essex?

The cheapest way to get from Lowell to Essex is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lowell to Essex?

The fastest way to get from Lowell to Essex is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Lowell and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Lowell to Essex. However, there are services departing from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center and arriving at Essex Center @ Essex Square via Boston, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Lowell and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Lowell to Essex station. However, there are services departing from Lowell and arriving at Old Saybrook Amtrak Station via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Lowell to Essex?

The distance between Lowell and Essex is 155 miles. The road distance is 126.7 miles.

How do I travel from Lowell to Essex without a car?

The best way to get from Lowell to Essex without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $45 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Lowell to Essex?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Lowell to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lowell to Essex bus from?

Lowell to Essex bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.

Where do I catch the Lowell to Essex train from?

Lowell to Essex train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lowell station.

Train or bus from Lowell to Essex?

The best way to get from Lowell to Essex is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $45 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Lowell to Essex bus arrive?

Lowell to Essex bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Lowell to Essex train arrive?

Lowell to Essex train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.

Can I drive from Lowell to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Lowell to Essex is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Lowell to Essex.

Where can I stay near Essex?

There are 90+ hotels available in Essex.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain Lowell Line
2. Take the train from Boston to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 48m
$45–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Bostonbus
2. Take the bus from Boston to Hartford Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus 921
6h 37m
$22–45
Drive 126 mi
1. Drive from Lowell to Essexcar 126 mi
2h 14m
$23–34

Lowell to Essex by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 154.1 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Lowell, MA, USA and Essex, CT, USA?

You can take a train from Lowell to Essex Center @ Essex Square via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Essex Center @ Essex Square via Boston, Hartford, Union Station, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Old Saybrook RR Stn, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 6h 37m.

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