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

The cheapest way to get from Salem to Lowell is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 42 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Salem to Lowell is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Salem and Lowell?

No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Lowell. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Congress St @ Sudbury St and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Salem and Lowell?

No, there is no direct train from Salem to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Lowell via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

How far is it from Salem to Lowell?

The distance between Salem and Lowell is 42 miles. The road distance is 26.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salem to Lowell without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs $7 - $14.

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

It takes approximately 2h to get from Salem to Lowell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salem to Lowell bus from?

Salem to Lowell bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.

Where do I catch the Salem to Lowell train from?

Salem to Lowell train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.

Train or bus from Salem to Lowell?

The best way to get from Salem to Lowell is to train which takes 2h and costs $7 - $14. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and bus, which costs $6 - $18 and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the Salem to Lowell bus arrive?

Salem to Lowell bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Surface Rd @ Hanover St station.

Where does the Salem to Lowell train arrive?

Salem to Lowell train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.

Can I drive from Salem to Lowell?

Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Lowell is 27 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Salem to Lowell.

Where can I stay near Lowell?

There are 113+ hotels available in Lowell.

Salem to Lowell - 4 ways to travel via train, line 450 bus, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Lowell by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2. Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain Lowell Line
2h
$7–14
Drive 26.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salem to Lowellcar 26.5 mi
42 min
$5–7
Line 450 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
2. Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus Greyhound US0256S
3h 21m
$7–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Salem to Lowelltaxi 26.5 mi
42 min
$80–100

Salem to Lowell by train

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Distance: 42.1 mi
Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Lowell, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Salem to Lowell via North Station in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Surface Rd @ Hanover St, Congress St @ Sudbury St, Devonshire St @ Milk St, and Boston in around 3h 21m.

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