There are 4 ways to get from Harvard University to Canton by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Harvard to South Stationsubway Red Line
- Take the train from South Station to Canton Junctiontrain Providence/Stoughton Line
1h 9m$4–11Line 1 bus, line 28 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Nubianbus 1
- Take the bus from Nubian to Mattapanbus 28 / ...
2h 31m$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard University to Cantontaxi 17.4 mi
38 min$60–75Drive 17.4 mi
- Drive from Harvard University to Cantoncar 17.4 mi
38 min$4–5
Harvard University to Canton by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard University to Canton is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard University to Canton is to taxi which takes 38 min and costs $60 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Harvard University to Canton. However, there are services departing from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St and arriving at Washington St from Endicott St to Maple St via Nubian and Mattapan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard University to Canton. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Canton Junction via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
The distance between Harvard University and Canton is 19 miles. The road distance is 17.5 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard University to Canton without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 9m and costs $4 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Harvard University to Canton, including transfers.
Harvard University to Canton bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St station.
Harvard University to Canton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Harvard University to Canton bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Nubian station.
What companies run services between Harvard University, MA, USA and Canton, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Harvard University to Washington St from Endicott St to Maple St via Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St, Nubian, and Mattapan in around 2h 31m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Subway from Harvard to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Train from South Station to Canton Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
Bus from Nubian to Mattapan
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
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More Questions & Answers
Harvard University to Canton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard University to Canton is 17 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Harvard University to Canton.
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