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There are 5 ways to get from Canton to Somerville by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Canton Junction to Back Baytrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    23 min
    $2–8

  2. Line 716 bus, line 28 bus, line 1 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 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Nubian to Massachusetts Ave @ Sidney Stbus bus 1 / ...
    1h 34m
    $2–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Canton to Somervilletaxi taxi 17.7 mi
    40 min
    $60–80

  4. Drive 17.7 mi

    1. Drive from Canton to Somervillecar car 17.7 mi
    40 min
    $4–5

  5. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from Canton Center to Back Baytrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    2. Take the tram from Copley to Gilman Squaretram tram B / ...
    1h 2m
    $6–11

Canton to Somerville by train

Calendar180Weekly Trains
Duration23 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.7 mi
  • Duration: 23 min

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

MBTA operates a train from Canton Junction to Back Bay hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St to Massachusetts Ave @ Sidney St via Mattapan and Nubian in around 1h 34m.

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