There are 5 ways to get from Canton to Worcester by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Canton Junction to South Stationtrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Worcesterbus Ppb 6713 / ...
2h 2m$9–32Drive 41.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Canton to Worcestercar 41.8 mi
1h 5m$8–11Train
- Take the train from Canton Center to Back Baytrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
2h 50m$13–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from Canton to Worcestertaxi 41.8 mi
1h 5m$140–180Line 28 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Mattapan to Nubianbus 28 / ...
- Take the bus from Boston to Worcesterbus Ppb 6713 / ...
3h 3m$8–28
Canton to Worcester by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canton to Worcester is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Canton to Worcester is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Canton to Worcester. However, there are services departing from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St and arriving at Worcester via Mattapan, Nubian and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Canton to Worcester. However, there are services departing from Canton Center and arriving at Worcester via Copley and Lansdowne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Canton and Worcester is 58 miles. The road distance is 42 miles.
The best way to get from Canton to Worcester without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 2m and costs $8 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Canton to Worcester, including transfers.
Canton to Worcester bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Mattapan station.
Canton to Worcester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Canton Center station.
The best way to get from Canton to Worcester is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $12 - $26. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus and bus, which costs $7 - $29 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Canton, MA, USA and Worcester, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Canton Center to Worcester via Back Bay, Copley, Blandford Street, and Lansdowne in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St to Worcester via Mattapan, Nubian, Essex St @ Atlantic Ave, and Boston in around 3h 3m.
Train from Canton Junction to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
Train from Canton Center to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
Train from Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Mattapan to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
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 Worcester bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Nubian station.
Canton to Worcester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canton to Worcester is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Canton to Worcester.
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