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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Canton Center to Back Baytrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    2. Take the train from Back Bay to Boston Landingtrain train Framingham/Worcester Line
    1h 3m
    $4–9

  2. Line 716 bus, line 28 bus, line 66 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St to Mattapanbus bus 716
    2. Take the bus from Mattapan to Nubianbus bus 28 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Nubian to Cambridge St @ Harvard Avebus bus 66
    1h 42m
    $2–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Canton to Allstontaxi taxi 16.7 mi
    31 min
    $60–75

  4. Drive 16.7 mi

    1. Drive from Canton to Allstoncar car 16.7 mi
    31 min
    $3–5

Canton to Allston by train

Calendar80Weekly Trains
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 3m

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

You can take a train from Canton Center to Boston Landing via Back Bay in around 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St to Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave via Mattapan and Nubian in around 1h 42m.

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