There are 4 ways to get from Canton to Jamaica Plain by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Canton Center to Rugglestrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the subway from Ruggles to Forest Hillssubway Orange Line
33 min$6–11Line 716 bus, line 31 bus
cheapest- 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 Jamaica Plaintaxi 11.9 mi
25 min$40–55Drive 11.9 mi
- Drive from Canton to Jamaica Plaincar 11.9 mi
25 min$3–4
Canton to Jamaica Plain by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canton to Jamaica Plain is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Canton to Jamaica Plain is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $40 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Canton to Jamaica Plain. 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.
No, there is no direct train from Canton to Jamaica Plain. However, there are services departing from Canton Center and arriving at Forest Hills via Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.
The distance between Canton and Jamaica Plain is 16 miles. The road distance is 12 miles.
The best way to get from Canton to Jamaica Plain without a car is to train and subway which takes 33 min and costs $5 - $11.
It takes approximately 33 min to get from Canton to Jamaica Plain, including transfers.
Canton to Jamaica Plain bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St station.
Canton to Jamaica Plain train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Canton Center station.
Canton to Jamaica Plain bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Mattapan station.
What companies run services between Canton, MA, USA and Jamaica Plain, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St to Forest Hills via Mattapan in around 42 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
Subway from Ruggles to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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
Bus from Mattapan to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $40–55
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 Jamaica Plain train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canton to Jamaica Plain is 12 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Canton to Jamaica Plain.
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