How to get from Union Square to Canton, MA by subway and train?

From Union Square to Canton, MA by subway and train

To get from Union Square to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Union Square station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Back Bay - South End station to Canton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

65min$10.40
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Union Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Union Square
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    11 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    9 min
  • 6
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #825 | Providence
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Junction
    20 min
  • 8
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Union Square to Canton, MA by subway and train via GREEN LINE D and PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON

To get from Union Square to Canton, MA in Boston, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Union Square station to Copley station. Next, take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Back Bay - South End station to Canton Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

68min$10.40
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Union Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Union Square
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Copley
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #925 | Stoughton
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Center
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Square to Canton, MA

The distance between Union Square, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 18.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Square 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.

Public transit stations close to Union Square

Union Square is located at Union Square, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Webster Ave @ Prospect St.

Subway stations close to Union Square:

  • Central
  • Gilman Square
  • Lechmere

Bus stations close to Union Square:

  • Webster Ave @ Prospect St
  • Prospect St @ Webster Ave
  • Union Square - Prospect St @ Union Sq Station

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
  • Canton Junction
  • Sharon

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Union Square to Canton, MA by subway and train via GREEN LINE D and PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON

To get from Union Square to Canton, MA in Boston, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Union Square station to Copley station. Next, take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Back Bay - South End station to Canton Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

68min$10.40
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Union Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Union Square
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Copley
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #925 | Stoughton
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Center
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union Square to Canton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union Square to Canton, MA?

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

  • Is there a direct subway between Union Square and Canton, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Union Square to Canton, MA?

    The GREEN LINE D subway line goes from Riverside station near Union Square in Somerville to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till North Station station near Canton, MA in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Square to Canton, MA by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Union Square in Somerville and Canton, MA in Boston by subway and train is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Union Square to get to Canton, MA?

    Get on the GREEN LINE D subway from the Riverside station near Union Square in Somerville.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Union Square and Canton, MA?

    Get off the subway at the North Station station, which is closest to Canton, MA in Boston.

  • How much is the total subway and train fare from Union Square to Canton, MA?

    The ride from Union Square to Canton, MA costs $10.40.

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