There are 4 ways to get from Lowell to Worcester by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from Boston to Worcesterbus Ppb 5725 / ...
2h 40m$11–23Drive 39.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lowell to Worcestercar 39.5 mi
43 min$7–11Train
- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain Lowell Line
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
3h 17m$15–27Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lowell to Worcestertaxi 39.5 mi
43 min$120–150
Lowell to Worcester by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lowell to Worcester is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Lowell to Worcester is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Lowell to Worcester. However, there are services departing from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center and arriving at Worcester via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Lowell to Worcester. However, there are services departing from Lowell and arriving at Worcester via North Station and Lansdowne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Lowell and Worcester is 71 miles. The road distance is 39.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lowell to Worcester without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $11 - $23.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Lowell to Worcester, including transfers.
Lowell to Worcester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.
Lowell to Worcester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lowell station.
The best way to get from Lowell to Worcester is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $11 - $23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14 - $28 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Lowell, MA, USA and Worcester, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Worcester via Boston in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lowell to Worcester via North Station, North Station, Kenmore, and Lansdowne in around 3h 17m.
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 Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- 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
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Lowell to Worcester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Lowell to Worcester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lowell to Worcester is 40 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Lowell to Worcester.
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