There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Lowell by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, line 24 bus
best- Take the train from Reading to Lawrencetrain Haverhill Line
- Take the bus from McG B to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowellbus 24
1h 27mDrive 15 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Lowellcar 15 mi
24 min$3–4Train
- Take the train from Reading to North Stationtrain Haverhill Line
- Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain Lowell Line
2h$6–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Reading to Lowelltaxi 15 mi
24 min$45–60
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Lowell is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Lowell is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $45 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Lowell via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Reading and Lowell is 28 miles. The road distance is 15.1 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Lowell without a car is to train and line 24 bus which takes 1h 27m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Reading to Lowell, including transfers.
Reading to Lowell train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Lowell train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Lowell is 15 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Reading to Lowell.
There are 117+ hotels available in Lowell.
What companies run services between Reading, MA, USA and Lowell, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Reading to Lowell via North Station in around 2h.
Train from Reading to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
Train from Reading to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from North Station to Lowell
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–5
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Merrimack Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 978-687-0911
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