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

From Harvard Square to Canton, MA by bus and subway

To get from Harvard Square to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square 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 17 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

77min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
Bus - 716716
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
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    29 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 Harvard Square to Canton, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, 24 and 716

To get from Harvard Square to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square 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 30 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

90min$5.80
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2424
Bus - 716716
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
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    29 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 Harvard Square to Canton, MA

The distance between Harvard Square, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 20.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard Square 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 Harvard Square

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

Subway stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Central
  • Gilman Square
  • Union Square

Train stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Harvard
  • Harvard - Brattle St @ Palmer St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate

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 Wildewood Dr To Endicott St.

Train stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Canton Junction
  • Canton Center
  • Sharon

Bus stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Washington St From Wildewood Dr To Endicott St
  • Washington St Opp Canton Center Station
  • Washington St @ Canton Center Station

Related Routes

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

To get from Harvard Square to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square 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 30 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

90min$5.80
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2424
Bus - 716716
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
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    29 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 Harvard Square to Canton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line MATTAPAN LINE, Bus line 716.

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

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 24, Bus line 716.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Ashmont station near Harvard Square in Cambridge to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station near Canton, MA in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Harvard Square in Cambridge and Canton, MA in Boston by subway and bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Harvard Square to Canton, MA costs $4.10.

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