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

From Harvard Square to Canton, MA by subway and train

To get from Harvard Square to Canton, MA in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square 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 58 min. The ride fare is $10.40. The subway and train schedule from Harvard Square may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Canton, MA on the Moovit app.

58min$10.40
Subway - RED LINE
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Harvard Square
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #825 | Providence
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Junction
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Harvard Square to Canton, MA by bus and train

To get from Harvard Square to Canton, MA in Boston, take the 1 bus from Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St station to Massachusetts Ave @ Massachusetts Ave Station station. Next, take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Ruggles station to Canton Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $9.70. The subway and train schedule from Harvard Square may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Canton, MA on the Moovit app.

73min$9.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
    ID 110
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Nubian
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Massachusetts Ave Station
    ID 187
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ruggles
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #925 | Stoughton
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Center
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harvard Square to Canton, MA

The distance between Harvard Square, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 19.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard Square 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 Harvard Square to Canton, MA

To check the subway and train schedule from Harvard Square to Canton, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Harvard Square) 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 Harvard Square to Canton, MA by bus and train

To get from Harvard Square to Canton, MA in Boston, take the 1 bus from Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St station to Massachusetts Ave @ Massachusetts Ave Station station. Next, take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Ruggles station to Canton Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $9.70. The subway and train schedule from Harvard Square may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Canton, MA on the Moovit app.

73min$9.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
    ID 110
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Nubian
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Massachusetts Ave Station
    ID 187
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ruggles
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #925 | Stoughton
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Center
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Canton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 1, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Harvard Square to Canton, MA?

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

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

    The total travel time between Harvard Square in Cambridge and Canton, MA in Boston by subway and train is about 58 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Braintree station near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Harvard Square 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 Harvard Square to Canton, MA?

    The ride from Harvard Square to Canton, MA costs $10.40.

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