How to get from Merrimac Plaza to Canton, MA by bus and train?

From Merrimac Plaza to Canton, MA by bus and train

To get from Merrimac Plaza to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 24 bus from Merrimac Plaza - Market Basket station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0256S bus and finally take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from South Station station to Canton Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The bus and train schedule from Merrimac Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Canton, MA on the Moovit app.

139min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Merrimac Plaza - Market Basket

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrimac Plaza - Market Basket
    ID 8936788
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0256S
    Boston (South Station)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station Bus Terminal
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #983 | Stoughton
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Center
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrimac Plaza to Canton, MA

The distance between Merrimac Plaza, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 49.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrimac Plaza to Canton, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Merrimac Plaza to Canton, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Merrimac Plaza to Canton, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Merrimac Plaza) and destination (Canton, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus 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 bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merrimac Plaza to Canton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 139 minutes, using Bus line 24, Bus line GREYHOUND US0256S, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrimac Plaza and Canton, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrimac Plaza to Canton, MA?

    The 24 bus line goes from Merrimac Plaza - Market Basket station near Merrimac Plaza in Methuen Town to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station near Canton, MA in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merrimac Plaza to Canton, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Merrimac Plaza in Methuen Town and Canton, MA in Boston by bus and train is about 2 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merrimac Plaza to get to Canton, MA?

    Get on the 24 bus from the Merrimac Plaza - Market Basket stop near Merrimac Plaza in Methuen Town.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merrimac Plaza and Canton, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station, which is closest to Canton, MA in Boston.

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