Logan Airport to Lowell
How to get from Logan Airport to Lowell on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Quick answer: Take the Woburn Logan Express bus to Woburn Logan Express from the arrivals level, then the Lowell Line to Lowell. The trip takes about 86 minutes (69-89 min depending on the connection). On weekdays the Woburn Logan Express runs about once an hour during the day.
Get the live route from Logan Airport to Lowell
Step by step
- At your terminal, follow the signs to the arrivals level and find the stop for the Woburn Logan Express bus at the curb.
- Ride about 34 min and get off at Woburn Logan Express.
- Walk about 4 min from Woburn Logan Express to Anderson/Woburn.
- At Anderson/Woburn, change to the Lowell Line toward Lowell.
- Ride about 24 min to Lowell, with 2 stops on the way.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 4:30 am | 11:08 pm | About once an hour | About 86 min |
| Saturday | 5:36 am | 11:08 pm | About every 2 hours | About 104 min |
| Sunday | 5:36 am | 11:08 pm | About every 2 hours | About 104 min |
First and last trip are when the first bus of the trip leaves the airport, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for the Woburn Logan Express (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves the airport at 11:08 pm and gets to Lowell around 12:32 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:08 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:08 pm. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Inbound or outbound. Commuter Rail trains toward Boston are called inbound and trains leaving Boston are outbound. This trip is outbound: look for Lowell on the departure board, and find the track number there a few minutes before the train leaves.
- Lowell's train station, the Gallagher Transportation Terminal, is south of downtown and the Lowell National Historical Park visitor center.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Anderson/Woburn and Lowell) as accessible. Lowell has 2 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.
What it costs
- Commuter Rail. Anderson/Woburn to Lowell is a Interzone 5 fare, $4.75 one way. On Saturdays and Sundays, a $10.00 weekend pass covers unlimited Commuter Rail rides.
- Buying a train ticket. Tap-to-pay doesn't work on the Commuter Rail. Use the mTicket app, a fare machine or ticket window, or pay the conductor. Paying on board can add a $3 fee when you board at a station that sells tickets.
- Logan Express. Logan Express sets its own fares. Check Massport: Logan Express before you go.
- Kids. Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free.
Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.
Logan Airport to Lowell: common questions
How do I get from Logan Airport to Lowell by public transit?
Take the Woburn Logan Express bus to Woburn Logan Express from the arrivals level, then the Lowell Line to Lowell. The trip takes about 86 minutes (69-89 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Logan Airport to Lowell?
About 86 minutes on the main route, or 69-89 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Woburn Logan Express. Take the Woburn Logan Express bus to Woburn Logan Express from the arrivals level, then the Lowell Line to Lowell.
How often does the Woburn Logan Express run?
About once an hour on weekdays during the day, about every 2 hours on Saturdays and about every 2 hours on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Logan Airport to Lowell?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves the airport at 11:08 pm and gets to Lowell around 12:32 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:08 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:08 pm.
Related routes
- Last train from Lowell to Boston
- Logan Airport to Concord
- Logan Airport to Tufts University
- Boston to Lowell
- Logan Airport to downtown Boston (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
Official sources
Cobblehop is independent and isn't affiliated with these agencies or operators. Schedules on this page come from MBTA/MassDOT public data. Check their pages for the latest schedules and service changes:
- Massport: Logan Express
- MBTA: Lowell Line timetable
- MBTA: Anderson/Woburn station
- MBTA: Lowell station
- MBTA: Logan Airport destination page
- Massport: public transportation to and from Logan
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: Commuter Rail fare zones
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
Published October 29, 2026. Times were computed from the fall 2026 MBTA schedule (2026-11-04 for weekdays). Service changes, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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