There are 4 ways to get from Canton to Newton by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Canton Junction to Back Baytrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the tram from Copley to Newton Centretram D
1h$6–11Line 716 bus, line 31 bus, line 51 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 / ...
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Reservoirbus 51
1h 49m$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Canton to Newtontaxi 15 mi
25 min$55–65Drive 15 mi
- Drive from Canton to Newtoncar 15 mi
25 min$3–4
Canton to Newton by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canton to Newton is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Canton to Newton is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $55 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Canton to Newton. However, there are services departing from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St and arriving at Reservoir via Mattapan and Forest Hills. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Canton to Newton. However, there are services departing from Canton Junction and arriving at Newton Centre via Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Canton and Newton is 21 miles. The road distance is 15.1 miles.
The best way to get from Canton to Newton without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h and costs $5 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h to get from Canton to Newton, including transfers.
Canton to Newton bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St station.
Canton to Newton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Canton Junction station.
Canton to Newton bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Mattapan station.
What companies run services between Canton, MA, USA and Newton, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St to Reservoir via Mattapan and Forest Hills in around 1h 49m.
Train from Canton Junction to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Tram from Copley to Newton Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
Bus from Forest Hills to Reservoir
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $55–65
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 Newton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canton to Newton is 15 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Canton to Newton.
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