There are 4 ways to get from Newton to Canton by bus, train, taxi, car, or tram
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Line 504 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Washington St @ Bacon St to Stuart St @ Dartmouth Stbus 504
- Take the train from Back Bay to Canton Junctiontrain Providence/Stoughton Line
57 min$4–12Drive 15.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newton to Cantoncar 15.5 mi
25 min$3–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Newton to Cantontaxi 15.5 mi
25 min$55–70Tram, train
- Take the tram from Newton Centre to Copleytram D
- Take the train from Back Bay to Canton Junctiontrain Providence/Stoughton Line
1h 21m$4–10
Newton to Canton by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newton to Canton is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Newton to Canton is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Newton to Canton. However, there are services departing from Newton Centre and arriving at Canton Junction via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Newton and Canton is 21 miles. The road distance is 15.6 miles.
The best way to get from Newton to Canton without a car is to line 504 bus and train which takes 57 min and costs $3 - $13.
It takes approximately 57 min to get from Newton to Canton, including transfers.
Newton to Canton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Newton Centre station.
Newton to Canton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Copley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newton to Canton is 16 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Newton to Canton.
There are 1155+ hotels available in Canton.
What companies run services between Newton, MA, USA and Canton, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Newton to Canton. However, you can take the line 504 bus to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St, walk to Back Bay, then take the train to Canton Junction. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Canton.
Train from Back Bay to Canton Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Tram from Newton Centre to Copley
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Back Bay to Canton Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Bus from Washington St @ Bacon St to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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