How to get from South Station Boston to Canton, MA by bus and subway?

From South Station Boston to Canton, MA by bus and subway

To get from South Station Boston to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station 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 6 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

66min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
Bus - 716716
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    16 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 South Station Boston to Canton, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, 24 and 716

To get from South Station Boston to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from South Station 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 19 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

79min$5.80
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2424
Bus - 716716
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    16 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 South Station Boston to Canton, MA

The distance between South Station Boston, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 16.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Boston 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 South Station Boston

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

Subway stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Downtown Crossing
  • Chinatown

Train stations close to South Station Boston:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
  • Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance
  • Boston-South Station

Ferry stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Rowes Wharf

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 Canton Center Sta To Pequit St.

Train stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Canton Junction
  • Canton Center
  • Sharon

Bus stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Washington St From Canton Center Sta To Pequit St
  • Washington St From Endicott St To Maple St
  • Washington St @ Canton Center Station

Related Routes

Alternative route from South Station Boston to Canton, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, 24 and 716

To get from South Station Boston to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from South Station 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 19 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

79min$5.80
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2424
Bus - 716716
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    16 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 South Station Boston to Canton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line MATTAPAN LINE, Bus line 716.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Station Boston to Canton, MA?

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 24, Bus line 716.

  • Is there a direct subway between South Station Boston and Canton, MA in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which subway line goes from South Station Boston to Canton, MA in Boston?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station Boston to Canton, MA in Boston by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between South Station Boston and Canton, MA in Boston by subway and bus is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near South Station Boston to get to Canton, MA in Boston?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the South Station station near South Station Boston in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between South Station Boston and Canton, MA in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Ashmont stop, which is closest to Canton, MA in Boston.

  • When is the first train from South Station Boston to Canton, MA in Boston?

    The first train from South Station Boston to Canton, MA in Boston is Providence/Stoughton. It leaves the South Station station at 11:20 PM.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from South Station Boston to Canton, MA?

    The ride from South Station Boston to Canton, MA costs $4.10.

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