There are 4 ways to get from Troy to Lowell by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Albany to Bostonbus FlixBus 2691
- Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus Greyhound US0256S
7h 25m$34–52Drive 150.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Troy to Lowellcar 150.3 mi
3h 38m$28–40Train
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain Lowell Line
8h 27m$120–188Line 182 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Congress Station- 3rd St & Congress St to Madison Ave & Green Streetbus 182
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus
- Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus
8h 33m$30–46
Troy to Lowell by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Troy to Lowell is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Troy to Lowell is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Troy station to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Congress Station- 3rd St & Congress St and arriving at Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Clinton Square Station - N. Pearl St & Clinton Ave, Albany and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Troy station to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Lowell via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Troy and Lowell is 218 miles. The road distance is 151.2 miles.
The best way to get from Troy to Lowell without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Troy to Lowell, including transfers.
Troy to Lowell bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Albany station.
Troy to Lowell train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Troy to Lowell is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Troy, NY, USA and Lowell, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Congress Station- 3rd St & Congress St to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Clinton Square Station - N. Pearl St & Clinton Ave, SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, and Boston in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Watervliet 19th St Station - 2nd Ave & 19th St to Lowell via Clinton Square Station - N. Pearl St & Clinton Ave, Broadway & Steuben St, East St & Herrick St, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 8h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from North Station to Lowell
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- carmb@cdta.org
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from Congress Station- 3rd St & Congress St to Madison Ave & Green Street
- Base fare
- $2
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Troy to Lowell bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
Troy to Lowell train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Troy to Lowell is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Troy to Lowell.
There are 117+ hotels available in Lowell.