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

From Ayer to Canton, MA by subway and train

To get from Ayer to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the FITCHBURG train from Ayer station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from South Station station to Canton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $22.65.

138min$22.65
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Ayer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ayer
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    55 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    16 min
  • 6
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #831 | Providence
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Junction
    25 min
  • 8
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ayer to Canton, MA by subway and train via FITCHBURG, ORANGE LINE and PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON

To get from Ayer to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the FITCHBURG train from Ayer station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Back Bay - South End station to Canton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $22.65.

138min$22.65
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Ayer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ayer
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #831 | Providence
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Junction
    20 min
  • 9
    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 Ayer to Canton, MA

The distance between Ayer, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 52.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ayer 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 Ayer

Ayer is located at Ayer, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Ayer MA.

Train stations close to Ayer:

  • Ayer

Bus stations close to Ayer:

  • Ayer MA
  • Ayer Public Library (26 E Main 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 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 @ Canton Center Station

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ayer to Canton, MA by subway and train via FITCHBURG, ORANGE LINE and PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON

To get from Ayer to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the FITCHBURG train from Ayer station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Back Bay - South End station to Canton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $22.65.

138min$22.65
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Ayer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ayer
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #831 | Providence
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Junction
    20 min
  • 9
    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 Ayer to Canton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Subway line RED LINE, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Ayer and Canton, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ayer to Canton, MA?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #414 | North Station station near Ayer in Ayer to Porter station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Porter station near Canton, MA in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ayer to Canton, MA by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Ayer in Ayer and Canton, MA in Boston by train and subway is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ayer to get to Canton, MA?

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #414 | North Station station near Ayer in Ayer.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ayer and Canton, MA?

    Get off the train at the Porter station, which is closest to Canton, MA in Boston.

  • How much is the total train and subway fare from Ayer to Canton, MA?

    The ride from Ayer to Canton, MA costs $22.65.

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