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

From Braintree to Canton, MA by subway and train

To get from Braintree to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the RED LINE subway from Braintree station to Quincy Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREENBUSH train and finally take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from South Station station to Canton Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $16.90. The subway and train schedule from Braintree may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Canton, MA on the Moovit app.

85min$16.90
Subway - RED LINE
Train - GREENBUSH
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Braintree
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Jfk/Umass
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Quincy Center
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - GREENBUSHGREENBUSH
    Wait for train
    GREENBUSH
    #1064 | South Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    18 min
  • 6
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #925 | Stoughton
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Center
    31 min
  • 8
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Braintree to Canton, MA by bus and subway

To get from Braintree to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Braintree station to Quincy Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 245 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 51 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The subway and train schedule from Braintree may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Canton, MA on the Moovit app.

111min$5.80
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 245245
Bus - 716716
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Braintree
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Jfk/Umass
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Quincy Center
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 245245
    Wait for bus
    245
    Mattapan
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mattapan
    38 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
    30 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 Braintree to Canton, MA

The distance between Braintree, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 26.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Braintree 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.

Subway And Train schedule from Braintree to Canton, MA

To check the subway and train schedule from Braintree to Canton, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Braintree) and destination (Canton, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway and train, 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 subway and train schedules.

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From Braintree to Canton, MA by bus and subway

To get from Braintree to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Braintree station to Quincy Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 245 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 51 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The subway and train schedule from Braintree may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Canton, MA on the Moovit app.

111min$5.80
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 245245
Bus - 716716
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Braintree
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Jfk/Umass
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Quincy Center
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 245245
    Wait for bus
    245
    Mattapan
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mattapan
    38 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
    30 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 Braintree to Canton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line GREENBUSH, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 245, Bus line 716.

  • Is there a direct subway between Braintree and Canton, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Quincy Center station near Braintree in Braintree Town to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till South Station station near Canton, MA in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Braintree in Braintree Town and Canton, MA in Boston by subway and train is about 1 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Quincy Center station near Braintree in Braintree Town.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Braintree and Canton, MA?

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

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

    The ride from Braintree to Canton, MA costs $16.90.

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