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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Lowell is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Lowell is to fly and train which takes 4h 39m and costs $180 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Lowell?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via New York Midtown and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Lowell?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Lowell. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Lowell via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Lowell?

The distance between Philadelphia and Lowell is 350 miles. The road distance is 305.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Lowell without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs $180 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Philadelphia to Lowell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Lowell bus from?

Philadelphia to Lowell bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Lowell train from?

Philadelphia to Lowell train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Lowell?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Lowell is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs $180 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus via Boston, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Lowell bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Lowell bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Lowell train arrive?

Philadelphia to Lowell train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Lowell?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Lowell is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Philadelphia to Lowell.

How do I get a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Lowell?

Book your Philadelphia to Lowell bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lowell?

There are 122+ hotels available in Lowell.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
2. Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain Lowell Line
6h 40m
$183–284
Drive 303.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Lowellcar 303.3 mi
5h 46m
$51–73
Bus via Boston
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus
3. Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus
9h 9m
$58–92
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
2. Take the train from Anderson/Woburn to Lowelltrain
4h 39m
$184–971
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus Greyhound US0256S
11h 25m
$71–108
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
5h 21m
$554–983
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to Rugglestrain
3. Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain
6h 54m
$69–394
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane PHL - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
3. Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain
7h 7m
$99–582

Philadelphia to Lowell by train and subway

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6h 40mAverage Duration

$183Cheapest Price

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Distance: 347.6 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Lowell, MA, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Lowell via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via New York Midtown and Boston in around 9h 9m.

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