There are 8 ways to get from Lowell to Raleigh by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus
best- Take the train from Lowell to Anderson/Woburntrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane BOS - RDU
- Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus
5h 52m$154–920Bus via Boston
cheapest- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Bostonbus
- Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington Stbus
15h 53m$89–172Train
- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain
- Take the train from Boston to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
17h 16m$198–463Drive 696.9 mi
- Drive from Lowell to Raleighcar 696.9 mi
12h 53m$128–184Train, train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain
- Take the train from Back Bay to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane PVD - RDU
8h 12m$150–472Train, bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane MHT - RDU
8h$118–630Fly Boston Logan Airport to Richmond International Airport, bus
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane BOS - RIC
- Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
8h 40m$102–492Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
18h 59m$114–221
Lowell to Raleigh by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lowell to Raleigh is to bus via Boston which costs $85 - $180 and takes 15h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Lowell to Raleigh is to train and fly and line 100 bus which takes 5h 52m and costs $150 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Lowell to Raleigh. However, there are services departing from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center and arriving at Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St via Boston and New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Lowell to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Lowell and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via North Station, Boston and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 16m.
The distance between Lowell and Raleigh is 657 miles. The road distance is 701 miles.
The best way to get from Lowell to Raleigh without a car is to bus via Boston which takes 15h 53m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Lowell to Raleigh, including transfers.
Lowell to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.
Lowell to Raleigh train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lowell station.
The best way to get from Lowell to Raleigh is to bus via Boston which takes 15h 53m and costs $85 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $470 and takes 17h 16m.
What companies run services between Lowell, MA, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St via Boston, New York, and New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St in around 15h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lowell to Raleigh Union Station via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 17h 16m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Manchester Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Manchester Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Richmond International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Train from Lowell to Anderson/Woburn
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
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 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 Back Bay to TF Green Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
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
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Lowell to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Lowell to Raleigh train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lowell to Raleigh is 701 miles. It takes approximately 12h 53m to drive from Lowell to Raleigh.
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