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

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

To get from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife 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 26 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

86min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
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
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    36 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
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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 22.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alewife Station (Arrive) 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 Alewife Station (Arrive)

Alewife Station (Arrive) is located at Alewife Station (Arrive), Boston and the nearest public transit station is Cambridge (Ma).

Subway stations close to Alewife Station (Arrive):

  • Medford/Tufts Station
  • Ball Square Station
  • Davis Sq.

Train stations close to Alewife Station (Arrive):

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Alewife Station (Arrive):

  • Cambridge (Ma)
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Lafayette St
  • Rindge Ave @ Russell Field

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
  • Sharon
  • Canton Junction

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line MATTAPAN LINE, Bus line 716.

  • Is there a direct subway between Alewife Station (Arrive) 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 26 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Alewife Station (Arrive) in Cambridge and Canton, MA in Boston by subway and bus is about 1 hr 26 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 Ashmont 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 Ashmont / Peabody Sq. stop, which is closest to Canton, MA in Boston.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Canton, MA?

    The ride from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Canton, MA costs $4.10.