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How to get from Gilman Square to Canton, MA by bus and subway?

From Gilman Square to Canton, MA by bus and subway

To get from Gilman Square to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE E subway from Gilman Square station to Northeastern University station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 28 bus 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 55 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

115min$4.10
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Bus - 2828
Bus - 716716
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Gilman Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Gilman Square
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Heath Street
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Northeastern University
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Mattapan
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mattapan
    43 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

From Gilman Square to Canton, MA by subway and train

To get from Gilman Square to Canton, MA in Boston, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Gilman Square station to Northeastern University station. Next, take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Ruggles station to Canton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

81min$10.40
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Gilman Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Gilman Square
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Heath Street
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Northeastern University
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ruggles
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #5831 | Providence
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Junction
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gilman Square to Canton, MA

The distance between Gilman Square, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 20.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gilman Square 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 Gilman Square

Gilman Square is located at Gilman Square, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Medford St @ School St.

Subway stations close to Gilman Square:

  • Union Square
  • Sullivan Square
  • East Somerville Station

Bus stations close to Gilman Square:

  • Medford St @ School St
  • Gilman Square - Medford St @ Gilman Sq Station
  • Gilman Square - Medford St Opp Gilman 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

From Gilman Square to Canton, MA by subway and train

To get from Gilman Square to Canton, MA in Boston, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Gilman Square station to Northeastern University station. Next, take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Ruggles station to Canton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

81min$10.40
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Gilman Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Gilman Square
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Heath Street
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Northeastern University
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ruggles
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #5831 | Providence
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Junction
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE E, Bus line 28, Bus line 716.

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

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE E, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

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

    The GREEN LINE E subway line goes from Heath Street station near Gilman Square in Somerville to Northeastern University station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Northeastern University station near Canton, MA in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Gilman Square in Somerville and Canton, MA in Boston by subway and bus is about 1 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN LINE E subway from the Heath Street station near Gilman Square in Somerville.

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

    Get off the subway at the Northeastern University stop, which is closest to Canton, MA in Boston.

  • How much is the subway fare from Gilman Square to Canton, MA?

    The ride from Gilman Square to Canton, MA costs $4.10.