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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 (Downtown Via Copley (Express)) has 18 stops departing from Winship St @ Union St and ending at Federal St @ Franklin St.

Choose any of the 501 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Downtown Via Copley (Express) (18 stops)

  • Winship St @ Union St

  • Washington St @ Waldo Terr

  • Washington St @ Market St

  • Washington St @ Foster St

  • Washington St @ Brock St

  • Washington St @ Oak Square Ave

  • Washington St @ Oak Sq

  • Tremont St @ Washington St

  • Tremont St Opp Tremont Pl

  • Tremont St Opp Cufflin St

  • Tremont St @ Whittemore Rd

  • Tremont St @ Waverley Ave

  • Tremont St @ Hibbard Rd

  • Park St @ Tremont St

  • Stuart St @ Dartmouth St

  • Kneeland St @ Washington St

  • Lincoln St @ Essex St

  • Federal St @ Franklin St

501 FAQ

  • What time does the 501 bus start operating?

    Services on the 501 bus start at 6:16 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 501 bus stop working?

    Services on the 501 bus stop at 9:25 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? 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.

  • Is there a 501 bus stop near me?

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MBTA 501 bus Route Map - Downtown Via Copley (Express)

501 Bus Schedule

501 bus route operates on weekdays. Regular schedule hours: 6:16 AM-9:25 AM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon6:16 AM-9:25 AM12-18
Tue6:16 AM-9:25 AM12-18
Wed6:16 AM-9:25 AM12-18
Thu6:16 AM-9:25 AM12-18
Fri6:16 AM-9:25 AM12-18
SatNot OperationalNot Operational
SunNot OperationalNot Operational

MBTA Bus Service Alerts

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501 line bus fare

MBTA 501 (Downtown 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.

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501 (MBTA)

The first stop of the 501 bus route is Winship St @ Union St and the last stop is Federal St @ Franklin St. 501 (Downtown Via Copley (Express)) is operational during weekdays.

Additional information: 501 has 18 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 minutes.

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