How to get from Medford/Tufts Station to Canton, MA by subway and train?

From Medford/Tufts Station to Canton, MA by subway and train

To get from Medford/Tufts Station to Canton, MA in Boston, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Medford/Tufts Station station to Northeastern University station. Next, take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Ruggles station to Canton Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $10.40. The subway and train schedule from Medford/Tufts Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Canton, MA on the Moovit app.

84min$10.40
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Medford/Tufts Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Heath Street
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Northeastern University
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ruggles
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #925 | Stoughton
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Center
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Medford/Tufts Station to Canton, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Medford/Tufts Station to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 96 bus from Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line station to College Ave @ Highland Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from South Station station to Canton Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $12.10. The subway and train schedule from Medford/Tufts Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Canton, MA on the Moovit app.

74min$12.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9696
Subway - RED LINE
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line
    ID 2378
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Highland Ave
    ID 5015
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    19 min
  • 7
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #925 | Stoughton
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Center
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Medford/Tufts Station to Canton, MA

The distance between Medford/Tufts Station, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 20.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Medford/Tufts Station to Canton, MA by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway And Train schedule from Medford/Tufts Station to Canton, MA

To check the subway and train schedule from Medford/Tufts Station to Canton, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Medford/Tufts Station) and destination (Canton, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest subway and train schedules.

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From Medford/Tufts Station to Canton, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Medford/Tufts Station to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 96 bus from Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line station to College Ave @ Highland Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from South Station station to Canton Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $12.10. The subway and train schedule from Medford/Tufts Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Canton, MA on the Moovit app.

74min$12.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9696
Subway - RED LINE
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, MA
Leaves from Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line
    ID 2378
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Highland Ave
    ID 5015
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    19 min
  • 7
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #925 | Stoughton
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Center
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Medford/Tufts Station to Canton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE E, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Medford/Tufts Station to Canton, MA?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 96, Subway line RED LINE, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

  • Is there a direct subway between Medford/Tufts Station and Canton, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Medford/Tufts Station to Canton, MA?

    The GREEN LINE E subway line goes from Heath Street station near Medford/Tufts Station in Medford to Northeastern University station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Northeastern University station near Canton, MA in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Medford/Tufts Station to Canton, MA by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Medford/Tufts Station in Medford and Canton, MA in Boston by subway and train is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Medford/Tufts Station to get to Canton, MA?

    Get on the GREEN LINE E subway from the Heath Street station near Medford/Tufts Station in Medford.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Medford/Tufts Station and Canton, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Northeastern University station, which is closest to Canton, MA in Boston.

  • How much is the subway fare from Medford/Tufts Station to Canton, MA?

    The ride from Medford/Tufts Station to Canton, MA costs $10.40.

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