There are 10 ways to get from Washington to Lowell by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, subway, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
3h 25m$503–1,191Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
- Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus Greyhound US0256S
11h 10m$77–126Train
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
- Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain Lowell Line
8h 22m$118–276Drive 434.6 mi
- Drive from Washington to Lowellcar 434.6 mi
8h 11m$80–115Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane BWI - BOS
5h 5m$153–1,512Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane DCA - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to Rugglestrain
- Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain
5h 28m$78–422Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane IAD - BOS
5h 26m$513–1,120Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Manchester Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane DCA - MHT
- Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
- Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain
5h 42m$104–574Train via New York
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain
- Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain
8h 54m$116–282Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus Greyhound US0256S
13h 40m$96–160
Washington to Lowell by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Lowell is to bus which costs $75 - $130 and takes 11h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Lowell is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $500 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Lowell via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
The distance between Washington and Lowell is 429 miles. The road distance is 437.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Lowell without a car is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs $110 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Washington to Lowell, including transfers.
Washington to Lowell bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Lowell train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Lowell is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $500 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $280 and takes 8h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 11h 10m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Lowell, MA, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Lowell via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 8h 22m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–900
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $100–550
- First Class
- $310–900
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Lowell bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
Washington to Lowell train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Lowell is 437 miles. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Washington to Lowell.
Book your Washington to Lowell bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 115+ hotels available in Lowell.

