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

Waltham to Canton, MA - Bus Schedule

The 505 bus from Waltham to Canton, MA runs from 5:53 AM to 9:32 AM, with departures every 20-30 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 2 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Waltham to Canton, MA by bus and train

To get from Waltham to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 505 bus from Moody St @ Main St station to Lincoln St @ Essex St 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 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $12.25. The bus and train schedule from Waltham may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Canton, MA on the Moovit app.

122min$12.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 505505
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Moody St @ Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Downtown (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln St @ Essex St
    ID 6550
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #827 | Wickford Junction
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Junction
    30 min
  • 7
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #927 | Stoughton
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Center
    3 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 Waltham to Canton, MA

The distance between Waltham, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 29.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waltham 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 Waltham to Canton, MA

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

    The fastest way takes 122 minutes, using Bus line 505, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Waltham and Canton, MA?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Waltham to Canton, MA?

    The 505 bus line goes from Moody St @ Main St station near Waltham in Waltham to Lincoln St @ Essex St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Lincoln St @ Essex St station near Canton, MA in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waltham to Canton, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Waltham in Waltham and Canton, MA in Boston by bus and train is about 2 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Waltham to get to Canton, MA?

    Get on the 505 bus from the Moody St @ Main St stop near Waltham in Waltham.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Waltham and Canton, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Lincoln St @ Essex St station, which is closest to Canton, MA in Boston.

  • How much is the bus fare from Waltham to Canton, MA?

    The ride from Waltham to Canton, MA costs $12.25.

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