How to get from Arlington to Canton, MA by bus?

From Arlington to Canton, MA by bus

To get from Arlington to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 39 bus from Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St station to Forest Hills station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 31 bus 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 21 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

81min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3939
Bus - 3131
Bus - 716716
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St
    ID 173
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Mattapan
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mattapan
    14 min
  • 6
    Bus - 716716
    Wait for bus
    716
    Canton Village Shoppes
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St From Endicott St To Maple St
    ID 71644
    20 min
  • 8
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Arlington to Canton, MA by bus via SL5, 28 and 716

To get from Arlington to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SL5 bus from Tremont St @ Boylston Station station to Nubian station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 28 bus 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 31 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

91min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL5SL5
Bus - 2828
Bus - 716716
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Tremont St @ Boylston Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tremont St @ Boylston Station
    ID 8279
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL5SL5
    Wait for bus
    SL5
    Nubian
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Mattapan
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mattapan
    28 min
  • 6
    Bus - 716716
    Wait for bus
    716
    Canton Village Shoppes
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St From Endicott St To Maple St
    ID 71644
    20 min
  • 8
    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 Arlington to Canton, MA

The distance between Arlington, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 16.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington to Canton, MA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Arlington

Arlington is located at Arlington, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Stuart St @ Charles St S.

Subway stations close to Arlington:

  • Tufts Medical Center
  • Boylston
  • Copley

Train stations close to Arlington:

  • Back Bay - South End

Bus stations close to Arlington:

  • Stuart St @ Charles St S
  • Arlington St @ Isabella St
  • Charles St S @ Park Plaza

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 Canton Center Sta To Pequit St.

Train stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Canton Junction
  • Sharon
  • Canton Center

Bus stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Washington St From Canton Center Sta To Pequit St
  • Washington St From Endicott St To Maple St
  • Washington St From High St To Rockland St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Arlington to Canton, MA by bus via SL5, 28 and 716

To get from Arlington to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SL5 bus from Tremont St @ Boylston Station station to Nubian station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 28 bus 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 31 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

91min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL5SL5
Bus - 2828
Bus - 716716
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Tremont St @ Boylston Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tremont St @ Boylston Station
    ID 8279
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL5SL5
    Wait for bus
    SL5
    Nubian
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Mattapan
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mattapan
    28 min
  • 6
    Bus - 716716
    Wait for bus
    716
    Canton Village Shoppes
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St From Endicott St To Maple St
    ID 71644
    20 min
  • 8
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 39, Bus line 31, Bus line 716.

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

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line SL5, Bus line 28, Bus line 716.

  • Is there a direct bus between Arlington and Canton, MA in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Arlington to Canton, MA in Boston?

    The 39 bus line goes from Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St station near Arlington to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Forest Hills station near Canton, MA in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Arlington to Canton, MA in Boston by bus?

    The total travel time between Arlington and Canton, MA in Boston by bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Arlington to get to Canton, MA in Boston?

    Get on the 39 bus from the Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St stop near Arlington in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Arlington and Canton, MA in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Forest Hills stop, which is closest to Canton, MA in Boston.

  • When is the last train from Arlington to Canton, MA in Boston?

    The last train from Arlington to Canton, MA in Boston is the Providence/Stoughton line. It leaves the Back Bay - South End station at 7:00 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Arlington to Canton, MA?

    The ride from Arlington to Canton, MA costs $5.10.

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