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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, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SL3 bus from Chelsea station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FAIRMOUNT train 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 34 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

94min$6.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Bus - 716716
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 - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #6625 | Fairmount
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blue Hill Avenue
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mattapan
    860 yd • 11 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

Alternative route from Chelsea to Canton, MA by bus and train via SL3 and PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON

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 Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

82min$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
    29 min
  • 4
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #5831 | Providence
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Junction
    29 min
  • 6
    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 Chelsea to Canton, MA

The distance between Chelsea, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 22.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 94 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.

Public transit stations close to Chelsea

Chelsea is located at Chelsea, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Everett Ave @ Maple St.

Subway stations close to Chelsea:

  • Airport
  • Wood Island
  • Wellington

Bus stations close to Chelsea:

  • Everett Ave @ Maple St
  • Everett Ave @ Vale St
  • Spruce St @ Everett Ave

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 From Revere St To Neponset St.

Train stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Canton Center
  • Canton Junction
  • Sharon

Bus stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Washington St From Revere St To Neponset St
  • Washington St From Rockland St To Revere St
  • Washington St From High St To Rockland St

Alternative route from Chelsea to Canton, MA by bus and train via SL3 and PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON

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 Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

82min$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
    29 min
  • 4
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #5831 | Providence
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Junction
    29 min
  • 6
    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 Chelsea to Canton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Train line FAIRMOUNT, Bus line 716.

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

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 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 bus line and 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 34 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 stop, which is closest to Canton, MA in Boston.

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

    The ride from Chelsea to Canton, MA costs $6.50.