How to get from Big Y - Amherst to Canton, MA by bus and train?

From Big Y - Amherst to Canton, MA by bus and train

To get from Big Y - Amherst to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the PETER PAN bus from Amherst - Near Spring St station to Union Station Springfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0240 bus and finally take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from South Station station to Canton Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 58 min. The bus and train schedule from Big Y - Amherst may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Canton, MA on the Moovit app.

298min
Walk to bus station
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Bus - GREYHOUND US0240GREYHOUND US0240
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Amherst - Near Spring St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amherst - Near Spring St
    ID 112
    1.08 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Northampton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Springfield
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Springfield Union Station
    ID SPM6
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0240GREYHOUND US0240
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0240
    Boston (South Station)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station Bus Terminal
    135 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #969 | Stoughton
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Center
    29 min
  • 10
    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 Big Y - Amherst to Canton, MA

The distance between Big Y - Amherst, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 124.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 298 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Big Y - Amherst 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 Big Y - Amherst to Canton, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Big Y - Amherst to Canton, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Big Y - Amherst) 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Big Y - Amherst to Canton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 298 minutes, using Bus line PETER PAN, Bus line GREYHOUND US0240, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Big Y - Amherst and Canton, MA in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Big Y - Amherst to Canton, MA in Boston?

    The PETER PAN bus line goes from Amherst - Near Spring St station near Big Y - Amherst to Union Station Springfield station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Union Station Springfield station near Canton, MA in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Big Y - Amherst to Canton, MA in Boston by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Big Y - Amherst and Canton, MA in Boston by bus and train is about 4 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Big Y - Amherst to get to Canton, MA in Boston?

    Get on the PETER PAN bus from the Amherst - Near Spring St stop near Big Y - Amherst in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Big Y - Amherst and Canton, MA in Boston?

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

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