How to get from Back Bay to Canton, MA by bus?

From Back Bay to Canton, MA by bus

To get from Back Bay to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 39 bus from Back Bay station to Forest Hills station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 31 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 20 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

80min$5.10
Bus - 3939
Bus - 3131
Bus - 716716
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Back Bay

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Mattapan
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mattapan
    14 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

From Back Bay to Canton, MA by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Ruggles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 28 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 25 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

85min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2828
Bus - 716716
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Jackson Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Mattapan
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mattapan
    36 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
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Public transit directions from Back Bay to Canton, MA

The distance between Back Bay, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 17.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay to Canton, MA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Back Bay

Back Bay is located at Back Bay, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Back Bay Station (Dartmouth Street).

Subway stations close to Back Bay:

  • Arlington
  • Copley
  • Prudential

Train stations close to Back Bay:

  • Back Bay - South End

Bus stations close to Back Bay:

  • Back Bay Station (Dartmouth Street)
  • Dartmouth St Opp Back Bay Sta
  • Dartmouth Street Opposite Back Bay Station

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 Opp Canton Center Station.

Train stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Canton Center
  • Canton Junction
  • Sharon

Bus stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Washington St Opp Canton Center Station
  • Washington St @ Canton Center Station
  • Washington St From Rockland St To Revere St

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From Back Bay to Canton, MA by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Ruggles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 28 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 25 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

85min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2828
Bus - 716716
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Jackson Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Mattapan
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mattapan
    36 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay to Canton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 39, Bus line 31, Bus line 716.

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

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 28, Bus line 716.

  • Is there a direct bus between Back Bay and Canton, MA in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Back Bay to Canton, MA in Boston?

    The 39 bus line goes from Forest Hills station near Back Bay to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Forest Hills station near Canton, MA in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Back Bay to Canton, MA in Boston by bus?

    The total travel time between Back Bay and Canton, MA in Boston by bus is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Back Bay to get to Canton, MA in Boston?

    Get on the 39 bus from the Forest Hills stop near Back Bay in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Back Bay and Canton, MA in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Forest Hills stop, which is closest to Canton, MA in Boston.

  • When is the first train from Back Bay to Canton, MA in Boston?

    The first train from Back Bay to Canton, MA in Boston is Providence/Stoughton. It leaves the Back Bay - South End station at 11:25 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Back Bay to Canton, MA?

    The ride from Back Bay to Canton, MA costs $5.10.

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