There are 3 ways to get from Boston to Canton by train, taxi, or car
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Boston to Canton by train
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The cheapest way to get from Boston to Canton is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Canton is to train which takes 19 min and costs $2 - $8.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Back Bay and arriving at Canton Junction. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
The distance between Boston and Canton is 14 miles. The road distance is 15.5 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Canton without a car is to train which takes 19 min and costs $2 - $8.
The train from Back Bay to Canton Junction takes 19 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Boston to Canton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Back Bay station.
Boston to Canton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Canton Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Canton is 16 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Boston to Canton.
There are 1398+ hotels available in Canton.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Canton, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Back Bay to Canton Junction hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 19 min.
Train from Back Bay to Canton Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
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