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How to get fromCanton to Bostonby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Canton Junction to South Stationtrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    28 min
    $2–9

  2. Line 716 bus, line 28 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 Nubianbus bus 28 / ...
    55 min
    $2–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Canton to Bostontaxi taxi 15.6 mi
    33 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive  15.6 mi

    1. Drive from Canton to Bostoncar car 15.6 mi
    33 min
    $3–5

Canton to Boston by train

Calendar180Weekly Trains
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15 mi
  • Duration: 28 min

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

MBTA operates a train from Canton Junction to South Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–9 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St to Nubian via Mattapan in around 55 min.

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