North Station to UMass Lowell
How to get from North Station to UMass Lowell on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
North Station to UMass Lowell
- Lowell Line
- LRTA Pawtucketville/UMass Lowell North
- Take the Lowell LineFrom North Station, toward Lowell7 stops, about 47 min
- Walk about 3 min to Kennedy CenterAfter you get off at Lowell
- Take the LRTA Pawtucketville/UMass Lowell North busAbout 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 Lowell Line to Lowell, then the LRTA Pawtucketville/UMass Lowell North bus to University&White, and walk about 7 min. The trip takes about 69 minutes (69-89 min depending on the connection). On weekdays the LRTA Pawtucketville/UMass Lowell North bus runs about once an hour during the day.
Get the live route from North Station to UMass Lowell
Step by step
- At North Station, take the Lowell Line toward Lowell.
- Ride about 47 min to Lowell, with 6 stops on the way.
- Walk about 3 min from Lowell to Kennedy Center.
- At Kennedy Center, change to the LRTA Pawtucketville/UMass Lowell North bus.
- Ride about 8 min and get off at University&White.
- Walk about 7 min to UMass Lowell.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 5:20 am | 5:42 pm | About once an hour | About 69 min |
| Saturday | 6:20 am | 4:20 pm | About every 2 hours | About 99 min |
| Sunday | No service on this route | |||
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves North Station, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for the LRTA Pawtucketville/UMass Lowell North bus (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 5:42 pm and gets to UMass Lowell around 7:09 pm. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 4:20 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
- 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.
- UMass Lowell has North, South and East campuses on both sides of the Merrimack River. This page goes to North Campus.
- North Station sits under TD Garden. The Orange and Green Lines are underground and the Commuter Rail tracks are on the main level.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (North Station and Lowell) as accessible. North Station has 6 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.
What it costs
- Commuter Rail. North Station to Lowell is a Zone 6 fare, $10.50 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.
- LRTA. LRTA sets its own fares. Check LRTA 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.
North Station to UMass Lowell: common questions
How do I get from North Station to UMass Lowell by public transit?
Take the Lowell Line to Lowell, then the LRTA Pawtucketville/UMass Lowell North bus to University&White, and walk about 7 min. The trip takes about 69 minutes (69-89 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from North Station to UMass Lowell?
About 69 minutes on the main route, or 69-89 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Lowell. Take the Lowell Line to Lowell, then the LRTA Pawtucketville/UMass Lowell North bus to University&White, and walk about 7 min.
How often does the LRTA Pawtucketville/UMass Lowell North bus 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 train from North Station to UMass Lowell?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 5:42 pm and gets to UMass Lowell around 7:09 pm. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 4:20 pm. There's no Sunday service on this route.
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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:
- MBTA: Lowell Line timetable
- MBTA: North Station station
- MBTA: Lowell station
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: Commuter Rail fare zones
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
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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