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

From Braintree to Canton, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Braintree to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Braintree station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FAIRMOUNT train 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 23 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

83min$6.50
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FAIRMOUNT
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
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #6625 | Fairmount
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blue Hill Avenue
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mattapan
    860 yd • 11 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

From Braintree to Canton, MA by train

To get from Braintree to Canton, MA in Boston, take the FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train from Braintree station to South Station station. Next, take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from South Station station to Canton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $15.00.

89min$15.00
Walk to train station
Train - FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Braintree
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORDFALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
    Wait for train
    FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
    #7018 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #5831 | Providence
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Junction
    29 min
  • 6
    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 Braintree to Canton, MA

The distance between Braintree, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 26.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Braintree to Canton, MA by bus, 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 Braintree

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

Train stations close to Braintree:

  • Weymouth Landing/East Braintree
  • Braintree

Bus stations close to Braintree:

  • Braintree
  • Washington St Opp Hobart Ave
  • Washington St @ Hobart Ave

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 Endicott St To Maple St.

Train stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Canton Junction
  • Canton Center
  • Sharon

Bus stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Washington St From Endicott St To Maple St
  • Washington St @ Canton Center Station
  • Washington St Opp Canton Center Station

From Braintree to Canton, MA by train

To get from Braintree to Canton, MA in Boston, take the FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train from Braintree station to South Station station. Next, take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from South Station station to Canton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $15.00.

89min$15.00
Walk to train station
Train - FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Braintree
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORDFALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
    Wait for train
    FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
    #7018 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #5831 | Providence
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Junction
    29 min
  • 6
    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 Braintree to Canton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FAIRMOUNT, Bus line 716.

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

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Train line FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Braintree in Braintree Town to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till South Station station near Canton, MA in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Braintree in Braintree Town and Canton, MA in Boston by subway, train and bus is about 1 hr 23 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Braintree to Canton, MA costs $6.50.