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 Ruggles station to Canton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $10.40. The subway and train schedule from Union Square may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Canton, MA on the Moovit app.

64min$10.40
Subway - GREEN LINE D
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
    Ruggles
    11 min
  • 6
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #825 | Providence
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Junction
    17 min
  • 8
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Union Square to Canton, MA by bus and train

To get from Union Square to Canton, MA in Boston, take the 85 bus from Webster Ave @ Norfolk St station to Ruggles station. Next, take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Ruggles station to Canton Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $9.70. The subway and train schedule from Union Square may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Canton, MA on the Moovit app.

85min$9.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8585
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Webster Ave @ Norfolk St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Webster Ave @ Norfolk St
    ID 2513
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Ruggles
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ruggles
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ruggles
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #925 | Stoughton
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Center
    23 min
  • 7
    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 Union Square to Canton, MA

The distance between Union Square, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 18.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 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.

Subway And Train schedule from Union Square to Canton, MA

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

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From Union Square to Canton, MA by bus and train

To get from Union Square to Canton, MA in Boston, take the 85 bus from Webster Ave @ Norfolk St station to Ruggles station. Next, take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Ruggles station to Canton Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $9.70. The subway and train schedule from Union Square may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Canton, MA on the Moovit app.

85min$9.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8585
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Webster Ave @ Norfolk St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Webster Ave @ Norfolk St
    ID 2513
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Ruggles
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ruggles
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ruggles
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #925 | Stoughton
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Center
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    270 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 64 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 85 minutes, using Bus line 85, 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 4 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 4 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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