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

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

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MATTAPAN LINE 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 27 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Cambridge (Ma) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Canton, MA on the Moovit app.

87min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
Bus - 716716
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    37 min
  • 4
    Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN LINE
    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
    Canton Village Shoppes
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St From Endicott St To Maple St
    ID 71644
    30 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 Cambridge (Ma) to Canton, MA

The distance between Cambridge (Ma), Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 22.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Canton, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Cambridge (Ma) to Canton, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Cambridge (Ma) to Canton, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cambridge (Ma)) and destination (Canton, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line MATTAPAN LINE, Bus line 716.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 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 Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station near Canton, MA in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge and Canton, MA in Boston by subway and bus is about 1 hr 27 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 Ashmont / Peabody Sq. stop, which is closest to Canton, MA in Boston.

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

    The ride from Cambridge (Ma) to Canton, MA costs $4.10.

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