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

From Harvard to Canton, MA by bus and subway

To get from Harvard to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square 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 19 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

79min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
Bus - 716716
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
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    29 min
  • 4
    Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN LINE
    Mattapan
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Mattapan
    11 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
    20 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 Harvard to Canton, MA

The distance between Harvard, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 20.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard 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.

Public transit stations close to Harvard

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

Subway stations close to Harvard:

  • Babcock Street
  • Central
  • Harvard Square

Train stations close to Harvard:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Harvard:

  • Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
  • Harvard - Brattle St @ Palmer St
  • Harvard - Massachusetts Ave Opp Linden 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 Opp Canton Center Station.

Train stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Canton Center
  • Canton Junction
  • Sharon

Bus stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Washington St Opp Canton Center Station
  • Washington St @ Canton Center Station
  • Washington St From Rockland St To Revere St

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line MATTAPAN LINE, Bus line 716.

  • Is there a direct subway between Harvard 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 19 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 Ashmont station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Ashmont station near Canton, MA in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Harvard in Cambridge and Canton, MA in Boston by subway and bus is about 1 hr 19 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 Ashmont stop, which is closest to Canton, MA in Boston.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Harvard to Canton, MA?

    The ride from Harvard to Canton, MA costs $4.10.

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