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How to get fromSomerville to Cantonby train, taxi, car, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Somerville to Canton by train, taxi, car, or tram

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Back Bay to Canton Junctiontrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    20 min
    $2–8

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Somerville to Cantontaxi taxi 17.7 mi
    39 min
    $60–80

  3. Drive 17.7 mi

    1. Drive from Somerville to Cantoncar car 17.7 mi
    39 min
    $4–5

  4. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Gilman Square to Copleytram tram B / ...
    2. Take the train from Back Bay to Canton Junctiontrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    1h 16m
    $4–10

Somerville to Canton by train

Calendar190Weekly Trains
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.8 mi
  • Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Somerville, MA, USA and Canton, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from Back Bay to Canton Junction hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 20 min.

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