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

From Chelsea to Canton, MA by bus and train

To get from Chelsea to Canton, MA in Boston, take the SL3 bus from Chelsea station to South Station station. Next, take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from South Station station to Canton Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $10.40. The bus and train schedule from Chelsea may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Canton, MA on the Moovit app.

77min$10.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Chelsea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #925 | Stoughton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Center
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Chelsea to Canton, MA by subway and train

To get from Chelsea to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Chelsea 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 Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $12.80. The bus and train schedule from Chelsea may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Canton, MA on the Moovit app.

78min$12.80
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Chelsea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chelsea
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #18 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    11 min
  • 7
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #925 | Stoughton
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Center
    23 min
  • 9
    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 Chelsea to Canton, MA

The distance between Chelsea, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 22.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chelsea 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 Chelsea to Canton, MA

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

To get from Chelsea to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Chelsea 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 Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $12.80. The bus and train schedule from Chelsea may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Canton, MA on the Moovit app.

78min$12.80
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Chelsea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chelsea
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #18 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    11 min
  • 7
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #925 | Stoughton
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Center
    23 min
  • 9
    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 Chelsea to Canton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chelsea to Canton, MA?

    The SL3 bus line goes from Chelsea station near Chelsea in Chelsea to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till South Station station near Canton, MA in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Chelsea in Chelsea and Canton, MA in Boston by bus and train is about 1 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the SL3 bus from the Chelsea stop near Chelsea in Chelsea.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Chelsea to Canton, MA?

    The ride from Chelsea to Canton, MA costs $10.40.

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