Lowell station to Tsongas Center
Plain directions from Lowell station to Tsongas Center, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Lowell station to Tsongas Center
- LRTA Centralville
- Take the LRTA Centralville busFrom Kennedy CenterAbout 4 min
- Get off at Low High School
- Walk about 7 min to Tsongas Center
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the LRTA Centralville bus to Low High School, and walk about 7 min. The trip takes about 11 minutes. On weekdays the LRTA Centralville bus runs about once an hour during the day.
Get the live route from Lowell station to Tsongas Center
Step by step
- At Kennedy Center, take the LRTA Centralville bus.
- Ride about 4 min and get off at Low High School.
- Walk about 7 min to Tsongas Center.
Other ways to go
- Take the LRTA Christian Hill bus to Low High School, and walk about 7 min: about 10 min.
- Take the LRTA Dracut/Tyngsboro bus to Low High School, and walk about 7 min: about 12 min.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times and gives you the one that gets you there first.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 5:45 am | 7:10 pm | About once an hour | About 11 min |
| Saturday | 7:15 am | 6:45 pm | Varies | About 11 min |
| Sunday | No service on this route | |||
First and last trip are when the first bus of the trip leaves Kennedy Center, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for the LRTA Centralville bus.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kennedy Center at 7:10 pm and gets to Tsongas Center around 7:21 pm. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 6:45 pm. There's no Sunday service on this route. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- The Tsongas Center is UMass Lowell's arena on Arcand Drive, downtown.
- Lowell's train station, the Gallagher Transportation Terminal, is south of downtown. LRTA buses leave from the same terminal.
What it costs
- LRTA. LRTA sets its own fares. Check LRTA before you go.
Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.
Lowell station to Tsongas Center: common questions
How do I get from Lowell station to Tsongas Center by public transit?
Take the LRTA Centralville bus to Low High School, and walk about 7 min. The trip takes about 11 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Lowell station to Tsongas Center?
About 11 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 31 minutes.
Do I have to change buses?
No. The LRTA Centralville bus goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does the LRTA Centralville bus run?
About once an hour on weekdays during the day, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Lowell station to Tsongas Center?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kennedy Center at 7:10 pm and gets to Tsongas Center around 7:21 pm. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 6:45 pm. There's no Sunday service on this route.
Related routes
- Lowell station to Boott Cotton Mills Museum
- Lowell station to UMass Lowell
- North Station to Tsongas Center
- Lowell station to Lowell General Hospital
- 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:
Published October 30, 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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