Canton (Massachusetts)

Canton is a southwestern suburb of Boston, Massachusetts with a population of 24,000 (2020).

Get in

 * Interstates 93 and 95 which separate in Canton with I-93 going east and then north to Boston and I-95 from Providence heading off around the west edge of Greater Boston.
 * MBTA commuter rail Attleboro/Stoughton Line passes through Canton.
 * Route 128 Station in bordering Westwood also has commuter rail into Boston. Amtrak trains also stop at Route 128.
 * Route 716 bus service is available to Mattapan Station in the MBTA system. Monday through Saturday during daytime hours. Often operates very infrequently.

Get around
Given the infrequent bus service, getting around by car can be helpful.