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

From Downtown Crossing to Canton, MA by bus and subway

To get from Downtown Crossing to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing 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 5 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

65min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
Bus - 716716
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Downtown Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Downtown Crossing
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    17 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

Alternative route from Downtown Crossing to Canton, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, 24 and 716

To get from Downtown Crossing to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 24 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 18 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

78min$5.80
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2424
Bus - 716716
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Downtown Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Downtown Crossing
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Wakefield Ave
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mattapan
    9 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 Downtown Crossing to Canton, MA

The distance between Downtown Crossing, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 16.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing

Downtown Crossing is located at Downtown Crossing, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Milk St @ Devonshire St.

Subway stations close to Downtown Crossing:

  • Park Street
  • Boylston
  • State Street

Bus stations close to Downtown Crossing:

  • Milk St @ Devonshire St
  • Devonshire St @ Milk St
  • Devonshire St @ Water 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 Canton Center Sta To Pequit St.

Train stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Canton Center
  • Canton Junction
  • Sharon

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 @ Canton Center Station

Related Routes

Alternative route from Downtown Crossing to Canton, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, 24 and 716

To get from Downtown Crossing to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 24 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 18 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

78min$5.80
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2424
Bus - 716716
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Downtown Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Downtown Crossing
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Wakefield Ave
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mattapan
    9 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 Downtown Crossing to Canton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line MATTAPAN LINE, Bus line 716.

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

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 24, Bus line 716.

  • Is there a direct subway between Downtown Crossing and Canton, MA in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Downtown Crossing to Canton, MA in Boston?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Ashmont station near Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing to Canton, MA in Boston by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Downtown Crossing and Canton, MA in Boston by subway and bus is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Downtown Crossing to get to Canton, MA in Boston?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Ashmont station near Downtown Crossing in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Downtown Crossing and Canton, MA in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Ashmont / Peabody Sq. stop, which is closest to Canton, MA in Boston.

  • When is the first train from Downtown Crossing to Canton, MA in Boston?

    The first train from Downtown Crossing to Canton, MA in Boston is Providence/Stoughton. It leaves the South Station station at 11:20 PM.

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

    The ride from Downtown Crossing to Canton, MA costs $4.10.

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