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

From Central to Canton, MA by bus and subway

To get from Central to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Central 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 15 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Canton, MA on the Moovit app.

75min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
Bus - 716716
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Central
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    26 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

From Central to Canton, MA by subway and train

To get from Central to Canton, MA in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Central 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 55 min. The ride fare is $10.40. The bus and subway schedule from Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Canton, MA on the Moovit app.

55min$10.40
Subway - RED LINE
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Central
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    9 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
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Public transit directions from Central to Canton, MA

The distance between Central, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 19.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central 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 Central to Canton, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Central to Canton, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Central) 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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From Central to Canton, MA by subway and train

To get from Central to Canton, MA in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Central 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 55 min. The ride fare is $10.40. The bus and subway schedule from Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Canton, MA on the Moovit app.

55min$10.40
Subway - RED LINE
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Central
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    9 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line MATTAPAN LINE, Bus line 716.

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

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

  • Is there a direct subway between Central 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 15 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Ashmont station near Central 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 Central to Canton, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Central in Cambridge and Canton, MA in Boston by subway and bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Ashmont station near Central in Cambridge.

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

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

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