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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ruggles to Canton Junctiontrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    17 min
    $2–8

  2. Line 31 bus, line 716 bus

    1. Take the bus from Forest Hills to Mattapanbus bus 31 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mattapan to Washington St from Endicott St to Maple Stbus bus 716
    1h 12m
    $2–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brookline to Cantontaxi taxi 13.6 mi
    30 min
    $50–60

  4. Drive 13.6 mi

    1. Drive from Brookline to Cantoncar car 13.6 mi
    30 min
    $3–4

Brookline to Canton by train

Calendar190Weekly Trains
Duration17 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.7 mi
  • Duration: 17 min

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

MBTA operates a train from Ruggles to Canton Junction hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forest Hills to Washington St from Endicott St to Maple St via Mattapan in around 1h 12m.

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