There are 4 ways to get from Canton to Brookline by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Canton Junction to Rugglestrain Providence/Stoughton Line
19 min$2–8Line 716 bus, line 31 bus
- Take the bus from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St to Mattapanbus 716
- Take the bus from Mattapan to Forest Hillsbus 31 / ...
42 min$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Canton to Brooklinetaxi 13.5 mi
30 min$50–60Drive 13.5 mi
- Drive from Canton to Brooklinecar 13.5 mi
30 min$3–4
Canton to Brookline by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canton to Brookline is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Canton to Brookline is to train which takes 19 min and costs $2 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Canton to Brookline. However, there are services departing from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St and arriving at Forest Hills via Mattapan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canton Junction and arriving at Ruggles. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
The distance between Canton and Brookline is 13 miles. The road distance is 13.6 miles.
The best way to get from Canton to Brookline without a car is to train which takes 19 min and costs $2 - $8.
The train from Canton Junction to Ruggles takes 19 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Canton to Brookline bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St station.
Canton to Brookline train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Canton Junction station.
The best way to get from Canton to Brookline is to train which takes 19 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 716 bus and line 31 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 42 min.
What companies run services between Canton, MA, USA and Brookline, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Canton Junction to Ruggles hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St to Forest Hills via Mattapan in around 42 min.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Canton Junction to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $2–8
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St to Mattapan
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
Bus from Mattapan to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $50–60
Yellow Cab Brockton
- Phone
- +1-508-583-1234
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
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More Questions & Answers
Canton to Brookline bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Mattapan station.
Canton to Brookline train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canton to Brookline is 14 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Canton to Brookline.
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