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How to get fromCanton Center Station to Back Bayby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Canton Center Station to Back Bay by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Canton Center to Back Baytrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    26 min
    $2–9

  2. Line 716 bus, line 31 bus, line 39 bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington St opp Canton Center Station to Mattapanbus bus 716
    2. Take the bus from Mattapan to Forest Hillsbus bus 31 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Forest Hills to Ring Rd @ Boylston Stbus bus 39
    1h 19m
    $2–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Canton Center Station to Back Baytaxi taxi 14.9 mi
    33 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive 14.9 mi

    1. Drive from Canton Center Station to Back Baycar car 14.9 mi
    33 min
    $3–4

  5. Train via Canton Junction

    1. Take the train from Canton Junction to Back Baytrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    38 min
    $2–8

Canton Center Station to Back Bay by train

Calendar80Weekly Trains
Duration26 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.3 mi
  • Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Canton Center Station, MA, USA and Back Bay, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from Canton Center to Back Bay every 2 hours. Tickets cost $2–9 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington St opp Canton Center Station to Ring Rd @ Boylston St via Mattapan and Forest Hills in around 1h 19m.

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