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

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There are 4 ways to get from Canton 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 Junction to Back Baytrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    23 min
    $2–8

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

    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 Forest Hillsbus bus 31 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Forest Hills to Ring Rd @ Boylston Stbus bus 39
    1h 18m
    $2–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Canton to Back Baytaxi taxi 14.8 mi
    33 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive 14.8 mi

    1. Drive from Canton to Back Baycar car 14.8 mi
    33 min
    $3–4

Canton to Back Bay by train

Calendar180Weekly Trains
Duration23 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.7 mi
  • Duration: 23 min

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

MBTA operates a train from Canton Junction to Back Bay hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St to Ring Rd @ Boylston St via Mattapan and Forest Hills in around 1h 18m.

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