501 Line
Downtown via Copley (Express) - Brighton via Copley (Express)
MBTA
MBTA 501 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)
The 501 bus (Brighton Via Copley (Express)) has 24 stops departing from Federal St @ Franklin St and ending at Winship St @ Union St.
Choose any of the 501 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.
Direction: Brighton Via Copley (Express) (24 stops)
Federal St @ Franklin St
Otis St @ Summer St
Chinatown Gate
Stuart St @ Charles St S
Saint James Ave @ Arlington St
Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St
Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
Washington St @ Bacon St
400 Centre St - East
Park St @ Elmwood St
Tremont St Opp Hibbard Rd
Tremont St @ Waverley Ave
Tremont St @ Pembroke St
Tremont St @ Cufflin St
Tremont St @ Tremont Pl
Tremont St @ Washington St
Washington St @ Breck Ave
Washington St @ Langley Rd
Washington St @ Lake St
Washington St @ Foster St
Washington St @ Chestnut Hill Ave
Washington St Opp Waldo Terr
7 Winship St
Winship St @ Union St
501 FAQ
What time does the 501 bus start operating?
Services on the 501 bus start at 3:05 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
What time does the 501 bus stop working?
Services on the 501 bus stop at 7:37 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
What time does the 501 bus arrive?
When does the Downtown via Copley (Express) - Brighton via Copley (Express) bus line come? Check Live Arrival Times for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Downtown via Copley (Express) - Brighton via Copley (Express) bus line that is closest to your location.
Does the MBTA 501 bus line run on Columbus Day?
The 501 bus's operating hours on Columbus Day may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates.
Is there a 501 bus stop near me?
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MBTA Bus Service Alerts
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501 line bus fare
MBTA 501 (Brighton Via Copley (Express)) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about MBTA tickets costs please check the Moovit app or MBTA’s official website.
501 (MBTA)
The first stop of the 501 bus route is Federal St @ Franklin St and the last stop is Winship St @ Union St. 501 (Brighton Via Copley (Express)) is operational during weekdays.
Additional information: 501 has 24 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 minutes.
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