There are 4 ways to get from Wakefield to Canton by train, subway, car, taxi, or bus
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Wakefield to Oak Grovetrain
- Take the subway from Oak Grove to Rugglessubway
- Take the train from Ruggles to Canton Junctiontrain
1h 20m$6–17Drive 27.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wakefield to Cantoncar 27.6 mi
47 min$5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wakefield to Cantontaxi 27.6 mi
47 min$95–120Line 137 bus, subway, train
- Take the bus from North Ave @ Church St to Oak Grove Buswaybus 137
- Take the subway from Oak Grove to Rugglessubway
- Take the train from Ruggles to Canton Junctiontrain
1h 31m$7–15
Wakefield to Canton by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Canton is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Canton is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Canton. However, there are services departing from Wakefield and arriving at Canton Junction via Oak Grove and Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between Wakefield and Canton is 26 miles. The road distance is 27.8 miles.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Canton without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 20m and costs $5 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Wakefield to Canton, including transfers.
Wakefield to Canton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wakefield station.
Wakefield to Canton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Oak Grove station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Canton is 28 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Wakefield to Canton.
There are 1313+ hotels available in Canton.
What companies run services between Wakefield, MA, USA and Canton, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Wakefield 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 drive from Wakefield to Canton in around 47 min.
Train from Wakefield to Oak Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
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
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
Bus from North Ave @ Church St to Oak Grove Busway
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Merrimack Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 978-687-0911
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