How to get from Third Street to Canton, MA by bus and train?

From Third Street to Canton, MA by bus and train

To get from Third Street to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the R bus from Third Street station to Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train and finally take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Canton Junction station to Canton Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $9.50. The bus and train schedule from Third Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Canton, MA on the Moovit app.

86min$9.50

Leaves from Third Street

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
Third Street
2
R
Wait for bus
R
Broad Street Terminal (Providence)
3
Ride to bus station
Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange)
ID 072015
8 min
4
Walk to train station
Providence
60 yd • 1 min
5
PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Wait for train
PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
#828 | South Station
6
Ride to train station
Canton Junction
47 min
7
PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Wait for train
PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
#927 | Stoughton
8
Ride to train station
Canton Center
3 min
9
Walk to
Canton, MA
270 yd • 4 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Third Street to Canton, MA

The distance between Third Street, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 30.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Third Street 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 Third Street to Canton, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Third Street to Canton, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Third Street) 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.

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Third Street to Canton, MA?
The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line R, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.
Is there a direct bus between Third Street 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 1 hr 26 min.
Which bus line goes from Third Street to Canton, MA in Boston?
The R bus line goes from Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station near Third Street to Canton Junction station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Canton Junction station near Canton, MA in Boston.
How long does it take to travel from Third Street to Canton, MA in Boston by bus and train?
The total travel time between Third Street and Canton, MA in Boston by bus and train is about 1 hr 26 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Third Street to get to Canton, MA in Boston?
Get on the R bus from the Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) stop near Third Street in Boston.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Third Street and Canton, MA in Boston?
Get off the bus at the Canton Junction station, which is closest to Canton, MA in Boston.
How much is the bus fare from Third Street to Canton, MA?
The ride from Third Street to Canton, MA costs $9.50.

Last updated on October 24, 2026

How to get from Third Street to Canton, MA by bus and train?

From Third Street to Canton, MA by bus and train

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