How to get from Boston (South Station) to Canton, MA by train?

From Boston (South Station) to Canton, MA by train

Take one direct train from Boston (South Station) to Canton, MA in Boston: take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from South Station station to Canton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

45min$8.00
Walk to train station
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #825 | Providence
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Junction
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    0.58 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Boston (South Station) to Canton, MA by bus and subway

To get from Boston (South Station) to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway and finally take the 716 bus from Mattapan station to Washington St From Endicott St To Maple St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

78min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Bus - 716716
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Mattapan
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Mattapan
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mattapan
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 716716
    Wait for bus
    716
    Cobbs Corner Canton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St From Endicott St To Maple St
    ID 71644
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston (South Station) to Canton, MA

The distance between Boston (South Station), Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 15.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston (South Station) to Canton, MA by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Canton, MA, Boston

Canton, MA is located at Canton, MA, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Washington St From Canton Center Sta To Pequit St.

Train stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Canton Center
  • Canton Junction
  • Sharon

Bus stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Washington St From Canton Center Sta To Pequit St
  • Washington St From Endicott St To Maple St
  • Washington St @ Canton Center Station

Related Routes

From Boston (South Station) to Canton, MA by bus and subway

To get from Boston (South Station) to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway and finally take the 716 bus from Mattapan station to Washington St From Endicott St To Maple St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

78min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Bus - 716716
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Mattapan
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Mattapan
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mattapan
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 716716
    Wait for bus
    716
    Cobbs Corner Canton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St From Endicott St To Maple St
    ID 71644
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston (South Station) to Canton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston (South Station) to Canton, MA?

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line MATTAPAN TROLLEY, Bus line 716.

  • Is there a direct train between Boston (South Station) and Canton, MA in Boston?

    Yes, there is a direct train going from Boston (South Station) to Canton, MA in Boston in 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Boston (South Station) to Canton, MA in Boston?

    The PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train line goes from South Station station near Boston (South Station) to #825 | Providence station near Canton, MA in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston (South Station) to Canton, MA in Boston by train?

    The total travel time between Boston (South Station) and Canton, MA in Boston by train is about 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Boston (South Station) to get to Canton, MA in Boston?

    Get on the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from the South Station station near Boston (South Station) in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Boston (South Station) and Canton, MA in Boston?

    Get off the train at the #825 | Providence station, which is closest to Canton, MA in Boston.

  • When is the last train from Boston (South Station) to Canton, MA in Boston?

    The last train from Boston (South Station) to Canton, MA in Boston is the Providence/Stoughton line. It leaves the South Station station at 4:55 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Boston (South Station) to Canton, MA?

    The ride from Boston (South Station) to Canton, MA costs $8.00.

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