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

From Government Center to Canton, MA by bus and subway

To get from Government Center to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Park Street 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 13 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

73min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
Bus - 716716
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Park Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Street
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    19 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 Government Center to Canton, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, 24 and 716

To get from Government Center to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Park Street 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 26 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

86min$5.80
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2424
Bus - 716716
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Park Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Street
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    19 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 Government Center to Canton, MA

The distance between Government Center, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 17.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Government Center 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 Government Center

Government Center is located at Government Center, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Haymarket - Congress St @ Hanover St.

Subway stations close to Government Center:

  • Haymarket
  • Downtown Crossing
  • State Street

Bus stations close to Government Center:

  • Haymarket - Congress St @ Hanover St
  • Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
  • Haymarket - Congress St Opp Hanover 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 High St To Rockland St.

Train stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Canton Junction
  • Sharon
  • Canton Center

Bus stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Washington St From High St To Rockland St
  • Washington St From Wildewood Dr To Endicott St
  • Washington St From Revere St To Neponset St

Related Routes

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

To get from Government Center to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Park Street 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 26 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

86min$5.80
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2424
Bus - 716716
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Park Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Street
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    19 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 Government Center to Canton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line MATTAPAN LINE, Bus line 716.

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

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 24, Bus line 716.

  • Is there a direct subway between Government Center 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 13 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Park Street station near Government Center 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 Government Center to Canton, MA in Boston by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Government Center and Canton, MA in Boston by subway and bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Park 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 Ashmont stop, which is closest to Canton, MA in Boston.

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

    The first train from Government Center 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 Government Center to Canton, MA?

    The ride from Government Center to Canton, MA costs $4.10.

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