There are 5 ways to get from Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Canton by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Forest Hills to Canton Junctiontrain Providence/Stoughton Line
16 min$1–8Line 31 bus, line 716 bus
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Mattapanbus 31 / ...
- Take the bus from Mattapan to Washington St from Endicott St to Maple Stbus 716
1h 12m$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Cantontaxi 10.8 mi
22 min$40–50Drive 10.8 mi
- Drive from Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Cantoncar 10.8 mi
22 min$2–3Subway, train
- Take the subway from Forest Hills to Rugglessubway Orange Line
- Take the train from Ruggles to Canton Junctiontrain Providence/Stoughton Line
51 min$4–10
Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Canton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Canton is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Canton is to train which takes 16 min and costs $1 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Canton. However, there are services departing from Forest Hills and arriving at Washington St from Endicott St to Maple St via Mattapan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Forest Hills and arriving at Canton Junction. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 16 min.
The distance between Forest Hills Station (MBTA) and Canton is 10 miles. The road distance is 10.9 miles.
The best way to get from Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Canton without a car is to train which takes 16 min and costs $1 - $8.
The train from Forest Hills to Canton Junction takes 16 min including transfers and departs once daily.
Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Canton bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Forest Hills station.
Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Canton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Forest Hills station.
The best way to get from Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Canton is to train which takes 16 min and costs $1 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 31 bus and line 716 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 1h 12m.
What companies run services between Forest Hills Station (MBTA), MA, USA and Canton, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Forest Hills to Canton Junction once daily. Tickets cost $1–8 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forest Hills to Washington St from Endicott St to Maple St via Mattapan in around 1h 12m.
Train from Forest Hills to Canton Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–8
Subway from Forest Hills to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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 Forest Hills to Mattapan
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Mattapan to Washington St from Endicott St to Maple St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Canton bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Mattapan station.
Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Canton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Canton Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Canton is 11 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Canton.
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