How to get from Alewife to Canton, MA by subway and train?

From Alewife to Canton, MA by subway and train

To get from Alewife 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 6 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

66min$10.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife
  • 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 Alewife to Canton, MA

The distance between Alewife, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 22.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alewife 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 Alewife

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

Subway stations close to Alewife:

  • Alewife
  • Davis Sq.
  • Ball Square Station

Train stations close to Alewife:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Alewife:

  • Cambridge (Ma)
  • Alewife Station (Arrive)
  • 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 Endicott St To Maple St.

Train stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Sharon
  • Canton Junction
  • Canton Center

Bus stations close to Canton, MA:

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alewife to Canton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

  • Is there a direct subway between Alewife 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 6 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Alewife to Canton, MA?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Alewife to Canton, MA by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Alewife in Cambridge and Canton, MA in Boston by subway and train is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Alewife to get to Canton, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Braintree station near Alewife in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Alewife and Canton, MA?

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

  • How much is the subway fare from Alewife to Canton, MA?

    The ride from Alewife to Canton, MA costs $10.40.

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