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501 Line

Downtown via Copley (Express) - Brighton via Copley (Express)

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MBTA 501 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 501 bus (Brighton Via Copley And Cambridge St (Express)) has 18 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 And Cambridge St (Express) (18 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

  • Cambridge St @ Seattle St

  • Cambridge St @ Lincoln St

  • Cambridge St @ Franklin St

  • Cambridge St @ Emery Rd

  • Cambridge St @ N Beacon St

  • Cambridge St @ Saunders St

  • Cambridge St @ Dustin St

  • Cambridge St @ Sparhawk St

  • Cambridge St @ Elko St

  • 7 Winship St

  • Winship St @ Union St

501 FAQ

  • What time does the 501 bus start operating?

    Services on the 501 bus start at 6:50 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 501 bus stop working?

    Services on the 501 bus stop at 9:00 AM 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 Veterans Day?

    The 501 bus's operating hours on Veterans Day may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates.

  • Is there a 501 bus stop near me?

    Click here to view the nearest 501 bus stop.

MBTA 501 bus Route Map - Brighton Via Copley And Cambridge St (Express)

501 bus Line Map
PDF Version: 501 schedule, stops and map501 - Brighton Via Copley And Cambridge St (Express) timetable

501 Bus Schedule

501 bus route operates on weekdays. Regular schedule hours: 6:50 AM - 9:00 AM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
SunNot OperationalNot Operational
Mon6:50 AM - 9:00 AM14 - 18
Tue6:50 AM - 9:00 AM14 - 18
Wed6:50 AM - 9:00 AM14 - 18
Thu6:50 AM - 9:00 AM14 - 18
Fri6:50 AM - 9:00 AM14 - 18
SatNot OperationalNot Operational

MBTA Bus Service Alerts

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501 line bus fare

MBTA 501 (Brighton Via Copley And Cambridge St (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.

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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 And Cambridge St (Express)) is operational during weekdays.

Additional information: 501 has 18 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 minutes.

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