There are 4 ways to get from Dorchester to Canton by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ruggles to Canton Junctiontrain Providence/Stoughton Line
17 min$2–8Line 716 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mattapan to Washington St from Endicott St to Maple Stbus 716
20 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dorchester to Cantontaxi 11.2 mi
22 min$40–50Drive 11.2 mi
- Drive from Dorchester to Cantoncar 11.2 mi
22 min$2–3
Dorchester to Canton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Canton is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Canton is to train which takes 17 min and costs $2 - $8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mattapan and arriving at Washington St from Endicott St to Maple St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ruggles and arriving at Canton Junction. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
The distance between Dorchester and Canton is 13 miles. The road distance is 11.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dorchester to Canton without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs $2 - $8.
The train from Ruggles to Canton Junction takes 17 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Dorchester to Canton bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Mattapan station.
Dorchester to Canton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ruggles station.
The best way to get from Dorchester to Canton is to train which takes 17 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 716 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 20 min.
What companies run services between Dorchester, MA, USA and Canton, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Ruggles to Canton Junction hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Mattapan to Washington St from Endicott St to Maple St hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 20 min.
Train from Ruggles to Canton Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Bus from Mattapan to Washington St from Endicott St to Maple St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Dorchester to Canton bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Washington St from Endicott St to Maple St station.
Dorchester to Canton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Canton Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Canton is 11 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Dorchester to Canton.
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