How to get from South Station to Canton, MA by train?

From South Station to Canton, MA by train

Take one direct train from South Station to Canton, MA in Boston: take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from South Station station to Canton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

42min$8.00
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Station
  • 2
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #825 | Providence
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Junction
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Station to Canton, MA by bus and subway

To get from South Station to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway 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 14 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

74min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Bus - 716716
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Station
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    18 min
  • 4
    Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Mattapan
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Mattapan
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mattapan
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 716716
    Wait for bus
    716
    Cobbs Corner Canton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St From Endicott St To Maple St
    ID 71644
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Station to Canton, MA

The distance between South Station, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 15.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station to Canton, MA by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to South Station

South Station is located at South Station, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Downtown Crossing.

Subway stations close to South Station:

  • Downtown Crossing
  • Tufts Medical Center
  • Chinatown

Train stations close to South Station:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to South Station:

  • Otis St @ Summer St
  • South Station Boston
  • Essex St @ Atlantic Ave

Ferry stations close to South Station:

  • Rowes Wharf

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 Pequit St To Wildewood Dr.

Train stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Canton Junction
  • Canton Center
  • Sharon

Bus stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Washington St From Pequit St To Wildewood Dr
  • Washington St From Wildewood Dr To Endicott St
  • Washington St From High St To Rockland St

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From South Station to Canton, MA by bus and subway

To get from South Station to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway 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 14 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

74min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Bus - 716716
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Station
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    18 min
  • 4
    Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Mattapan
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Mattapan
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mattapan
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 716716
    Wait for bus
    716
    Cobbs Corner Canton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St From Endicott St To Maple St
    ID 71644
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Station to Canton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line MATTAPAN TROLLEY, Bus line 716.

  • Is there a direct train between South Station and Canton, MA in Boston?

    Yes, there is a direct train going from South Station to Canton, MA in Boston in 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Station to Canton, MA in Boston?

    The PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train line goes from #825 | Providence station near South Station to Canton Junction station near Canton, MA in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station to Canton, MA in Boston by train?

    The total travel time between South Station and Canton, MA in Boston by train is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South Station to get to Canton, MA in Boston?

    Get on the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from the #825 | Providence station near South Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between South Station and Canton, MA in Boston?

    Get off the train at the Canton Junction station, which is closest to Canton, MA in Boston.

  • When is the first train from South Station to Canton, MA in Boston?

    The first train from South Station to Canton, MA in Boston is Providence/Stoughton. It leaves the South Station station at 11:20 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from South Station to Canton, MA?

    The ride from South Station to Canton, MA costs $8.00.

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