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

From Government Center to Canton, MA by subway and train

To get from Government Center to Canton, MA in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from State Street station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Back Bay - South End station to Canton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

50min$10.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from State Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    State Street
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #825 | Providence
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Junction
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Government Center to Canton, MA by subway and train via GREEN LINE E and PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON

To get from Government Center to Canton, MA in Boston, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Government Center station to Northeastern University station. Next, take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Ruggles station to Canton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

65min$10.40
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Government Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Government Center
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Heath Street
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Northeastern University
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ruggles
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #825 | Providence
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Junction
    17 min
  • 7
    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 Government Center to Canton, MA

The distance between Government Center, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 15.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Government Center 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 Government Center

Government Center is located at Government Center, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Cambridge St @ Government Ctr Sta.

Subway stations close to Government Center:

  • State Street
  • Bowdoin
  • Haymarket

Bus stations close to Government Center:

  • Cambridge St @ Government Ctr Sta
  • Tremont St @ Beacon St
  • State St @ Washington Mall - State St Sta

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 High St To Rockland St.

Train stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Canton Center
  • Canton Junction
  • Sharon

Bus stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Washington St From High St To Rockland St
  • Washington St From Revere St To Neponset St
  • Washington St From Rockland St To Revere St

Alternative route from Government Center to Canton, MA by subway and train via GREEN LINE E and PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON

To get from Government Center to Canton, MA in Boston, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Government Center station to Northeastern University station. Next, take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Ruggles station to Canton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

65min$10.40
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Government Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Government Center
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Heath Street
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Northeastern University
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ruggles
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #825 | Providence
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Junction
    17 min
  • 7
    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 Government Center to Canton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE E, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

  • Is there a direct subway between Government Center and Canton, MA in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Government Center to Canton, MA in Boston?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from State Street station near Government Center to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Forest Hills station near Canton, MA in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Government Center to Canton, MA in Boston by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Government Center and Canton, MA in Boston by subway and train is about 50 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the State Street station near Government Center in Boston.

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

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

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

    The last train from Government Center to Canton, MA in Boston is the Providence/Stoughton line. It leaves the South Station station at 6:55 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Government Center to Canton, MA?

    The ride from Government Center to Canton, MA costs $10.40.