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How to get from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Canton, MA by subway and train?

From Alewife Station (Arrive) to Canton, MA by subway and train

To get from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Canton, MA in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to South Station station. Next, take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from South Station station to Canton Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $10.40. The subway and train schedule from Alewife Station (Arrive) may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Canton, MA on the Moovit app.

69min$10.40
Subway - RED LINE
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife Station (Arrive)
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #925 | Stoughton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Center
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Alewife Station (Arrive) to Canton, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FAIRMOUNT train 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 44 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The subway and train schedule from Alewife Station (Arrive) may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Canton, MA on the Moovit app.

104min$6.50
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Bus - 716716
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife Station (Arrive)
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1619 | Readville
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blue Hill Avenue
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mattapan
    870 yd • 11 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
    30 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 Alewife Station (Arrive) to Canton, MA

The distance between Alewife Station (Arrive), Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 22.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alewife Station (Arrive) 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 Alewife Station (Arrive) to Canton, MA

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

From Alewife Station (Arrive) to Canton, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FAIRMOUNT train 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 44 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The subway and train schedule from Alewife Station (Arrive) may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Canton, MA on the Moovit app.

104min$6.50
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Bus - 716716
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife Station (Arrive)
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1619 | Readville
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blue Hill Avenue
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mattapan
    870 yd • 11 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
    30 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 Alewife Station (Arrive) to Canton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Canton, MA?

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FAIRMOUNT, Bus line 716.

  • Is there a direct subway between Alewife Station (Arrive) and Canton, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Canton, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Broadway station near Alewife Station (Arrive) 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 Alewife Station (Arrive) to Canton, MA by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Alewife Station (Arrive) in Cambridge and Canton, MA in Boston by subway and train is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Alewife Station (Arrive) to get to Canton, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Broadway station near Alewife Station (Arrive) in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Alewife Station (Arrive) 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 Alewife Station (Arrive) to Canton, MA?

    The ride from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Canton, MA costs $10.40.