How to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Canton, MA by subway and train?

From Cambridge (Ma) to Canton, MA by subway and train

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Canton, MA in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to South Station station. Next, take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from South Station station to Canton Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

69min$10.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #925 | Stoughton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Center
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Canton, MA

The distance between Cambridge (Ma), Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 22.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Canton, MA by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Cambridge (Ma)

Cambridge (Ma) is located at Cambridge (Ma), Boston and the nearest public transit station is Alewife.

Subway stations close to Cambridge (Ma):

  • Alewife
  • Davis Sq.
  • Ball Square Station

Train stations close to Cambridge (Ma):

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge (Ma):

  • Alewife Station (Arrive)
  • Alewife
  • Alewife Station (Depart)

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 High St To Rockland St.

Train stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Canton Junction
  • Canton Center
  • Sharon

Bus stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Washington St From High St To Rockland St
  • Washington St From Revere St To Neponset St
  • Washington St From Rockland St To Revere St

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Canton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

  • Is there a direct subway between Cambridge (Ma) and Canton, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Cambridge (Ma) to Canton, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge to Braintree station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Braintree station near Canton, MA in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cambridge (Ma) to Canton, MA by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge and Canton, MA in Boston by subway and train is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Cambridge (Ma) to get to Canton, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Cambridge (Ma) and Canton, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Braintree station, which is closest to Canton, MA in Boston.

  • How much is the subway fare from Cambridge (Ma) to Canton, MA?

    The ride from Cambridge (Ma) to Canton, MA costs $10.40.

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