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

From Waltham to Canton, MA by bus and train

To get from Waltham to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 553 bus from Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station to Washington St @ Bacon St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 bus 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 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $16.50. 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.

89min$16.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 553553
Bus - 504504
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Newton Corner
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Downtown Via Copley (Express)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
    ID 71855
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #925 | Stoughton
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Center
    26 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 26.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 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 89 minutes, using Bus line 553, Bus line 504, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

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

    The 553 bus line goes from Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station near Waltham in Waltham to Washington St @ Bacon St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Washington St @ Bacon 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 1 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the 553 bus from the Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station 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 Washington St @ Bacon St station, which is closest to Canton, MA in Boston.

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

    The ride from Waltham to Canton, MA costs $16.50.

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