How to get from Shirley Mbta Station to Canton, MA by subway and train?

From Shirley Mbta Station to Canton, MA by subway and train

To get from Shirley Mbta Station to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the FITCHBURG train from Shirley station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from South Station station to Canton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $22.65. The subway and train schedule from Shirley Mbta Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Canton, MA on the Moovit app.

142min$22.65
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Shirley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Shirley Mbta Station
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    60 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    16 min
  • 6
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #831 | Providence
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Junction
    25 min
  • 8
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Shirley Mbta Station to Canton, MA by subway and train via FITCHBURG, ORANGE LINE and PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON

To get from Shirley Mbta Station to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the FITCHBURG train from Shirley station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Ruggles station to Canton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $22.65. The subway and train schedule from Shirley Mbta Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Canton, MA on the Moovit app.

142min$22.65
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Shirley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Shirley Mbta Station
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    11 min
  • 7
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #831 | Providence
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Junction
    17 min
  • 9
    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 Shirley Mbta Station to Canton, MA

The distance between Shirley Mbta Station, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 56.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 142 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Shirley Mbta Station 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 Shirley Mbta Station to Canton, MA

To check the subway and train schedule from Shirley Mbta Station to Canton, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Shirley Mbta Station) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Shirley Mbta Station to Canton, MA by subway and train via FITCHBURG, ORANGE LINE and PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON

To get from Shirley Mbta Station to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the FITCHBURG train from Shirley station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Ruggles station to Canton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $22.65. The subway and train schedule from Shirley Mbta Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Canton, MA on the Moovit app.

142min$22.65
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Shirley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Shirley Mbta Station
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    11 min
  • 7
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #831 | Providence
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Junction
    17 min
  • 9
    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 Shirley Mbta Station to Canton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 142 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Subway line RED LINE, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Shirley Mbta Station to Canton, MA?

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Shirley Mbta Station and Canton, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 22 min.

  • Which train line goes from Shirley Mbta Station to Canton, MA?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #414 | North Station station near Shirley Mbta Station in Shirley to Porter station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Porter station near Canton, MA in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Shirley Mbta Station in Shirley and Canton, MA in Boston by train and subway is about 2 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Shirley Mbta Station to get to Canton, MA?

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #414 | North Station station near Shirley Mbta Station in Shirley.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Shirley Mbta Station and Canton, MA?

    Get off the train at the Porter station, which is closest to Canton, MA in Boston.

  • How much is the total train and subway fare from Shirley Mbta Station to Canton, MA?

    The ride from Shirley Mbta Station to Canton, MA costs $22.65.

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