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 $85 - $140 and takes 17h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Lowell is to drive and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $70 - $380.

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 Gladstone / Lyon and arriving at Woburn Logan Express via Ottawa, Montreal, Concord, NH and Terminal A - Arrivals, LEX Pick Up. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

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 24m.

How far is it from Ottawa to Lowell?

The distance between Ottawa and Lowell is 363 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 train and bus which takes 12h 6m and costs $85 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m 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 Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa 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 train which takes 18h 24m and costs $130 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 17h 15m.

Where does the Ottawa to Lowell bus arrive?

Ottawa to Lowell bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Montreal 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 115+ hotels available in Lowell.

Ottawa to Lowell - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Ottawa to Lowell by car, plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Drive to Massena International Airport-Richards Field, fly
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1. Drive from Ottawa to Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS)car
2. Fly from Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane MSS - BOS
4h 49m
$73–371
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 6m
$85–265
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 24m
$137–442
Drive 378.8 mi
1. Drive from Ottawa to Lowellcar 378.8 mi
7h 53m
$87–126
Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, train
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
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
$180–732
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 11m
$84–138
Bus
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 15m
$86–132

Ottawa to Lowell by train, subway, bus, and foot

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12h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 361.4 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gladstone / Lyon to Lowell via St-Laurent C, Ottawa, Montreal, Concord, NH, Logan International Airport, Terminal A - Arrivals, LEX Pick Up, Woburn Logan Express, and Anderson/Woburn in around 17h 15m.

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