Lowell station to UMass Lowell
Plain directions from Lowell station to UMass Lowell, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Lowell station to UMass Lowell
- LRTA Pawtucketville/UMass Lowell North
- Take the LRTA Pawtucketville/UMass Lowell North busFrom Kennedy CenterAbout 8 min
- Get off at University&White
- Walk about 7 min to UMass Lowell
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the LRTA Pawtucketville/UMass Lowell North bus to University&White, and walk about 7 min. The trip takes about 14 minutes. On weekdays the LRTA Pawtucketville/UMass Lowell North bus runs about every 30 min during the day.
Get the live route from Lowell station to UMass Lowell
Step by step
- At Kennedy Center, take the LRTA Pawtucketville/UMass Lowell North bus.
- Ride about 8 min and get off at University&White.
- Walk about 7 min to UMass Lowell.
Other ways to go
- Take the LRTA Orange Line/UMass Lowell North bus to UMass North Cam, and walk about 4 min: about 25 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 | 6:55 pm | About every 30 min | About 14 min |
| Saturday | 7:15 am | 6:15 pm | About once an hour | About 14 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 Pawtucketville/UMass Lowell North bus.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kennedy Center at 6:55 pm and gets to UMass Lowell around 7:09 pm. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 6:15 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
- UMass Lowell has North, South and East campuses on both sides of the Merrimack River. This page goes to North Campus.
- 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 UMass Lowell: common questions
How do I get from Lowell station to UMass Lowell by public transit?
Take the LRTA Pawtucketville/UMass Lowell North bus to University&White, and walk about 7 min. The trip takes about 14 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Lowell station to UMass Lowell?
About 14 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 40 minutes.
Do I have to change buses?
No. The LRTA Pawtucketville/UMass Lowell North bus goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does the LRTA Pawtucketville/UMass Lowell North bus run?
About every 30 min on weekdays during the day and about once an hour on Saturdays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Lowell station to UMass Lowell?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kennedy Center at 6:55 pm and gets to UMass Lowell around 7:09 pm. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 6:15 pm. There's no Sunday service on this route.
Related routes
- Lowell station to Tsongas Center
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- 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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