There are 4 ways to get from Canton to Dorchester by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Canton Center to Rugglestrain Providence/Stoughton Line
22 min$2–8Line 716 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St to Mattapanbus 716
23 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Canton to Dorchestertaxi 11 mi
23 min$40–50Drive 11 mi
- Drive from Canton to Dorchestercar 11 mi
23 min$2–3
Canton to Dorchester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canton to Dorchester is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Canton to Dorchester is to train which takes 22 min and costs $2 - $8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St and arriving at Mattapan. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canton Center and arriving at Ruggles. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
The distance between Canton and Dorchester is 13 miles. The road distance is 11.1 miles.
The best way to get from Canton to Dorchester without a car is to train which takes 22 min and costs $2 - $8.
The train from Canton Center to Ruggles takes 22 min including transfers and departs every two hours.
Canton to Dorchester bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St station.
Canton to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Canton Center station.
The best way to get from Canton to Dorchester is to train which takes 22 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 716 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 23 min.
What companies run services between Canton, MA, USA and Dorchester, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Canton Center to Ruggles every 2 hours. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St to Mattapan hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 23 min.
Train from Canton Center to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Bus from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St to Mattapan
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
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 Dorchester bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Mattapan station.
Canton to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canton to Dorchester is 11 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Canton to Dorchester.
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