How to get from Lowell to Worcester, MA by bus, subway and train?

From Lowell to Worcester, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Lowell to Worcester, MA you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the LOWELL train from Lowell station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the PETER PAN bus from South Station Boston station to Worcester Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Lowell may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Worcester, MA on the Moovit app.

161min
Train - LOWELL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Walk to Worcester, MA
Leaves from Lowell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lowell
  • 2
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #324 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Boston
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Springfield
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Worcester Union Station
    55 min
  • 10
    Walk to Worcester, MA
    Walk to
    Worcester, MA
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Lowell to Worcester, MA by bus and train

To get from Lowell to Worcester, MA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LOWELL train from Lowell station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the PETER PAN bus from South Station Boston station to Worcester Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Lowell may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Worcester, MA on the Moovit app.

196min
Train - LOWELL
Bus - 44
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Walk to Worcester, MA
Leaves from Lowell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lowell
  • 2
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #320 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Causeway St @ North Station
    ID 114
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Design Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Atlantic Ave @ Congress St
    ID 221
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Boston
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Springfield
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Worcester Union Station
    55 min
  • 10
    Walk to Worcester, MA
    Walk to
    Worcester, MA
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lowell to Worcester, MA

The distance between Lowell and Worcester, MA is approximately 72.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 161 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lowell to Worcester, MA by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Worcester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Lowell to Worcester, MA

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Lowell to Worcester, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lowell) and destination (Worcester, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, subway and train schedules.

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From Lowell to Worcester, MA by bus and train

To get from Lowell to Worcester, MA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LOWELL train from Lowell station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the PETER PAN bus from South Station Boston station to Worcester Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Lowell may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Worcester, MA on the Moovit app.

196min
Train - LOWELL
Bus - 44
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Walk to Worcester, MA
Leaves from Lowell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lowell
  • 2
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #320 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Causeway St @ North Station
    ID 114
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Design Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Atlantic Ave @ Congress St
    ID 221
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Boston
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Springfield
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Worcester Union Station
    55 min
  • 10
    Walk to Worcester, MA
    Walk to
    Worcester, MA
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lowell to Worcester, MA?

    The fastest way takes 161 minutes, using Train line LOWELL, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line PETER PAN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lowell to Worcester, MA?

    The alternative route takes 196 minutes, using Train line LOWELL, Bus line 4, Bus line PETER PAN.

  • Is there a direct train between Lowell and Worcester, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 41 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lowell to Worcester, MA?

    The LOWELL train line goes from #324 | North Station station near Lowell in Lowell to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till North Station station near Worcester, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lowell to Worcester, MA by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Lowell and Worcester, MA by train, subway and bus is about 2 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Lowell to get to Worcester, MA?

    Get on the LOWELL train from the #324 | North Station station near Lowell in Lowell.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Lowell and Worcester, MA?

    Get off the train at the North Station stop, which is closest to Worcester, MA.

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