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 - Infront Of Five Colleges Center station to Union Station Springfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0270 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 16 min.

256min
Walk to bus station
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Bus - GREYHOUND US0270GREYHOUND US0270
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
    1.04 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Springfield
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Springfield
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Springfield Union Station
    ID SPM6
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0270GREYHOUND US0270
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0270
    Boston (South Station)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station Bus Terminal
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #955 | Stoughton
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Center
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Big Y - Amherst to Canton, MA by bus and train via B79, FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER and PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON

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 49 min.

289min
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
    280 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 141.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 256 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.

Public transit stations close to Big Y - Amherst

Big Y - Amherst is located at Big Y - Amherst, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Amherst Community Health Ctr (Out).

Bus stations close to Big Y - Amherst:

  • Amherst Community Health Ctr (Out)
  • Amherst Community Health Ctr (In)
  • Stop & Shop Gas / Route 9

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 Canton Center Sta To Pequit St.

Train stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Sharon
  • Canton Junction
  • Canton Center

Bus stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Washington St From Canton Center Sta To Pequit St
  • Washington St From Endicott St To Maple St
  • Washington St From Pequit St To Wildewood Dr

Related Routes

Alternative route from Big Y - Amherst to Canton, MA by bus and train via B79, FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER and PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON

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 49 min.

289min
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
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 256 minutes, using Bus line PETER PAN, Bus line GREYHOUND US0270, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Big Y - Amherst to Canton, MA?

    The alternative route takes 289 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 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 16 min.

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

    The PETER PAN bus line goes from Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center station near Big Y - Amherst to Springfield station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 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 16 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 - 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 Springfield station, which is closest to Canton, MA in Boston.

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