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 one bus line and 2 train lines: take the B79 bus from Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center station to Union Station Garage station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train and finally take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Back Bay - South End station to Canton Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 48 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.

288min
Walk to bus station
Bus - B79B79
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center
    ID 113
    1.05 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - B79B79
    Wait for bus
    B79
    Worcester
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Garage
    96 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Worcester Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #550 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    97 min
  • 7
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #955 | 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 Big Y - Amherst to Canton, MA

The distance between Big Y - Amherst, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 106.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 288 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 288 minutes, using Bus line B79, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 48 min.

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

    The B79 bus line goes from Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center station near Big Y - Amherst to Worcester station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Worcester 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 48 min.

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

    Get on the B79 bus from the Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center 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 Worcester station, which is closest to Canton, MA in Boston.

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