Lowell Commuter Line Schedule (2024)

FAQs

Can I use my Charlie card on the Commuter Rail? ›

Use Your CharlieCard on the Commuter Rail

You can use your CharlieCard to pay for travel within Fairmount Line Zone 1A. Tap your CharlieCard at the fare validators on the platform.

MBTA operates a train from Lowell to North Station hourly. Tickets cost $4–11 and the journey takes 43 min.

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Each Commuter Rail route runs on a set timetable, with service beginning as early as 5 AM and ending as late as 1 AM at some stops. Service is more frequent during peak travel times, Monday – Friday, 7 – 9 AM and 4 – 7 PM.

The MBTA says contactless payments will be accepted onboard buses, Green Line trolleys, Mattapan Line trolleys and at all gated subway stations beginning Thursday, Aug. 1.The system will allow riders to pay by tapping a contactless credit card or mobile wallet on a smartphone, like Apple Pay, instead of the traditional ...

For now, tapping on for multiple riders with one pass remains legitimate across much of the MBTA so long as the card has enough value to cover each person pending approval and implementation of the updated policy.

What companies run services between Boston and Lowell? MBTA operates a train from North Station to Lowell hourly. Tickets cost $4 - $11 and the journey takes 45 min.

TD Garden. The TD Garden is located directly above North Station. The Lowell, Haverhill, Newburyport/Rockport and Fitchburg lines all run directly into North Station, requiring passengers to simply head upstairs to enter the arena.

Is there a train station to the TD Garden? ›

TD Garden is home to the Boston Celtics and Bruins, as well as many concerts and events throughout the year. It's located just above North Station—a hub for subway, Commuter Rail, and Amtrak service.

If you arrive at a station and no ticket buying options are available to you, you'll be able to buy a ticket (including discounts) from the conductor on the train or at any point along your route.

Yes, if you buy a monthly Commuter Rail Zone pass - you also get unlimited travel on the local MBTA buses, the express buses, the T (Boston's subway), and the Inner Harbor ferries. From Zones 5 - 10 (I *think* Forge Park is Zone 10, but not 100% sure), the monthly Zone Pass also includes the Commuter Boats.

Hours of operation vary, but most bus and train service starts around 5 AM and ends around 1 AM. There is no late-night or overnight train service in Boston, though some bus service starts as early (or as late!) as 3:30 AM. Schedules vary by mode of transit and day of the week.

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MBTA Commuter Rail uses a zone fare system, with fares increasing with distance.

Perq for Employers

Perq is the MBTA sales channel designed specifically for employers. You can order monthly passes for your employees who rely on bus, subway, Commuter Rail, and ferry service for their daily commute.

CharlieCards are hard plastic reusable cards that serve as a convenient way to pay bus and subway fares. Value can be reloaded with cash or credit card at the fare machines at all subway stations. CharlieTickets resemble a regular ticket and can be reloaded up to 18 months after the purchase date.

For most BU students, the best way to pay for trips on the MBTA is by adding value to a CharlieCard. You can then use that card to pay for individual trips on MBTA buses and trains. *transfer up to two times and pay only the cost of the higher-priced service.