How to get from South Acton to Canton, MA by subway and train?

From South Acton to Canton, MA by subway and train

To get from South Acton to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the FITCHBURG train from South Acton station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from South Station station to Canton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $20.90.

124min$20.90
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from South Acton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Acton
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    41 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    16 min
  • 6
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #831 | Providence
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Junction
    25 min
  • 8
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Acton to Canton, MA by subway and train via FITCHBURG, ORANGE LINE and PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON

To get from South Acton to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the FITCHBURG train from South Acton station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Back Bay - South End station to Canton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $20.90.

124min$20.90
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from South Acton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Acton
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #831 | Providence
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Junction
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Acton to Canton, MA

The distance between South Acton, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 42.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Acton to Canton, MA by subway 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 Canton, MA, Boston

Canton, MA is located at Canton, MA, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Washington St From Revere St To Neponset St.

Train stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Canton Junction
  • Sharon
  • Canton Center

Bus stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Washington St From Revere St To Neponset St
  • Washington St From Rockland St To Revere St
  • Washington St From High St To Rockland St

Related Routes

Alternative route from South Acton to Canton, MA by subway and train via FITCHBURG, ORANGE LINE and PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON

To get from South Acton to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the FITCHBURG train from South Acton station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Back Bay - South End station to Canton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $20.90.

124min$20.90
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from South Acton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Acton
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #831 | Providence
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Junction
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Subway line RED LINE, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 124 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

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

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

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

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #414 | North Station station near South Acton to Porter station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Porter station near Canton, MA in Boston

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

    The total travel time between South Acton and Canton, MA in Boston by train and subway is about 2 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #414 | North Station station near South Acton in Boston.

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

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

  • How much is the total train and subway fare from South Acton to Canton, MA?

    The ride from South Acton to Canton, MA costs $20.90.

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