There are 4 ways to get from Lawrence to Canton by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Lawrence to Oak Grovetrain
- Take the subway from Oak Grove to Rugglessubway
- Take the train from Ruggles to Canton Junctiontrain
1h 53m$9–20Line 24 bus, bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Canal Street & Amesbury St to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Centerbus 24
- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Bostonbus
- Take the train from South Station to Canton Junctiontrain
3h 12m$7–19Drive 42.5 mi
- Drive from Lawrence to Cantoncar 42.5 mi
1h 2m$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lawrence to Cantontaxi 42.5 mi
1h 2m$150–180
Lawrence to Canton by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Canton is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Canton is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct train from Lawrence to Canton. However, there are services departing from Lawrence and arriving at Canton Junction via Oak Grove and Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Lawrence and Canton is 43 miles. The road distance is 42.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Canton without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 53m and costs $9 - $21.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Lawrence to Canton, including transfers.
Lawrence to Canton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lawrence station.
Lawrence to Canton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Oak Grove station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to Canton is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Lawrence to Canton.
There are 1313+ hotels available in Canton.
What companies run services between Lawrence, MA, USA and Canton, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Lawrence to Canton. However, you can take the train to Oak Grove, walk to Oak Grove, take the subway to Ruggles, walk to Ruggles, then take the train to Canton Junction. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street & Amesbury St to Canton Junction via Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center, Boston, and South Station in around 3h 12m.
Train from Lawrence to Oak Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Subway from Oak Grove to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
Train from South Station to Canton Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 978-469-6878
- [email protected]
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
Bus from Canal Street & Amesbury St to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
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