There are 4 ways to get from Jamaica Plain to Canton by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Forest Hills to Rugglessubway Orange Line
- Take the train from Ruggles to Canton Junctiontrain Providence/Stoughton Line
51 min$4–10Line 31 bus, line 716 bus
cheapest- 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 Jamaica Plain to Cantontaxi 11.6 mi
24 min$40–55Drive 11.6 mi
- Drive from Jamaica Plain to Cantoncar 11.6 mi
24 min$3–4
Jamaica Plain to Canton by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jamaica Plain to Canton is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Jamaica Plain to Canton is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $40 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Jamaica Plain 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.
No, there is no direct train from Jamaica Plain to Canton. However, there are services departing from Forest Hills and arriving at Canton Junction via Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between Jamaica Plain and Canton is 16 miles. The road distance is 11.7 miles.
The best way to get from Jamaica Plain to Canton without a car is to subway and train which takes 51 min and costs $4 - $11.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Jamaica Plain to Canton, including transfers.
Jamaica Plain to Canton bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Forest Hills station.
Jamaica Plain to Canton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Forest Hills station.
Jamaica Plain to Canton bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Mattapan station.
What companies run services between Jamaica Plain, MA, USA and Canton, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Forest Hills to Washington St from Endicott St to Maple St via Mattapan in around 1h 12m.
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
Jamaica Plain to Canton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jamaica Plain to Canton is 12 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Jamaica Plain to Canton.
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