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

From Harvard to Canton, MA by subway and train

To get from Harvard to Canton, MA in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to South Station station. Next, take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from South Station station to Canton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

61min$10.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #825 | Providence
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Junction
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Harvard to Canton, MA by bus and train

To get from Harvard to Canton, MA in Boston, take the 1 bus from Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St station to Massachusetts Ave @ Massachusetts Ave Station station. Next, take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Ruggles station to Canton Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $9.70.

74min$9.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
    ID 110
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Nubian
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Massachusetts Ave Station
    ID 187
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ruggles
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #925 | Stoughton
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Center
    23 min
  • 7
    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 Harvard to Canton, MA

The distance between Harvard, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 19.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard 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 Harvard

Harvard is located at Harvard, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Harvard - Massachusetts Ave Opp Linden St.

Subway stations close to Harvard:

  • Central
  • Union Square
  • Harvard Square

Train stations close to Harvard:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Harvard:

  • Harvard - Massachusetts Ave Opp Linden St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate
  • JFK St @ Eliot St

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 Wildewood Dr To Endicott St.

Train stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Canton Center
  • Canton Junction
  • Sharon

Bus stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Washington St From Wildewood Dr To Endicott St
  • Washington St From Pequit St To Wildewood Dr
  • Washington St @ Canton Center Station

From Harvard to Canton, MA by bus and train

To get from Harvard to Canton, MA in Boston, take the 1 bus from Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St station to Massachusetts Ave @ Massachusetts Ave Station station. Next, take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Ruggles station to Canton Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $9.70.

74min$9.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
    ID 110
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Nubian
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Massachusetts Ave Station
    ID 187
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ruggles
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #925 | Stoughton
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Center
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Harvard to Canton, MA?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 1, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

  • Is there a direct subway between Harvard 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 1 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Harvard Square station near Harvard 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 Harvard to Canton, MA by subway and train?

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

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Harvard Square station near Harvard in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Harvard 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 Harvard to Canton, MA?

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