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How to get fromBoston to Cantonby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Canton by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from South Station to Canton Junctiontrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    25 min
    $2–9

  2. Line 28 bus, line 716 bus

    1. Take the bus from Nubian to Mattapanbus bus 28 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mattapan to Washington St from Endicott St to Maple Stbus bus 716
    1h 24m
    $2–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston to Cantontaxi taxi 15.4 mi
    31 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive  15.4 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Cantoncar car 15.4 mi
    31 min
    $3–4

Boston to Canton by train

Calendar195Weekly Trains
Duration25 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.1 mi
  • Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Canton, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from South Station to Canton Junction hourly. Tickets cost $2–9 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nubian to Washington St from Endicott St to Maple St via Mattapan in around 1h 24m.

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