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

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Lowell is to bus which costs $60 - $120 and takes 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Lowell is to fly and train which takes 5h 48m and costs $160 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Ottawa and Lowell?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St and arriving at Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Montreal and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

Is there a direct train between Ottawa and Lowell?

No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Lowell via Montreal Central Station, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 26m.

How far is it from Ottawa to Lowell?

The distance between Ottawa and Lowell is 347 miles. The road distance is 381 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ottawa to Lowell without a car is to bus which takes 12h and costs $60 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Ottawa to Lowell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Lowell bus from?

Ottawa to Lowell bus services, operated by Tour Express, depart from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St station.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Lowell train from?

Ottawa to Lowell train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.

Train or bus from Ottawa to Lowell?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Lowell is to bus which takes 12h and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $460 and takes 18h 26m.

Where does the Ottawa to Lowell bus arrive?

Ottawa to Lowell bus services, operated by Tour Express, arrive at Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert station.

Where does the Ottawa to Lowell train arrive?

Ottawa to Lowell train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Montréal station.

Can I drive from Ottawa to Lowell?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Lowell is 381 miles. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Ottawa to Lowell.

Where can I stay near Lowell?

There are 113+ hotels available in Lowell.

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There are 10 ways to get from Ottawa to Lowell by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane YOW - BOS
2. Take the train from Anderson/Woburn to Lowelltrain
5h 48m
$164–570
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St to Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubertbus
2. Take the bus from Montreal to Bostonbus
3. Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus
12h
$62–119
Train
1. Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain
2. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain
4. Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain
18h 26m
$148–455
Drive 378.8 mi
1. Drive from Ottawa to Lowellcar 378.8 mi
7h 53m
$87–126
Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain
2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane YUL - BOS
7h 9m
$170–744
Drive, bus to Saranac Lake, fly
1. Drive from Ottawa to Massena, Nycar
2. Take the bus from Massena, Ny to Paul Smiths, Nybus
3. Fly from Saranac Lake (SLK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane SLK - BOS
8h 6m
$162–308
Bus, drive to Massena International Airport-Richards Field, fly
1. Take the bus from Ottawa, ON, Waller St to Brockville, ONbus
2. Take the bus from Brockville, ON to Cornwall, ONbus
3. Drive from Cornwall, ON to Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS)car
4. Fly from Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane MSS - BOS
8h 23m
$76–445
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain
2. Take the bus from Montreal to Bostonbus
3. Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain
12h 8m
$81–273
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Montrealbus
2. Take the bus from Montreal to Bostonbus
3. Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain
13h 6m
$80–143
Bus via Concord
1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Montrealbus
2. Take the bus from Montreal to Concordbus
3. Take the bus from Concord, NH to Logan International Airportbus
17h 18m
$79–136

Ottawa to Lowell by bus

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Distance: 344.6 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Lowell, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert, Montreal, and Boston in around 12h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Lowell via Montréal, Montreal Central Station, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 18h 26m.

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