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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 (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 @ Clarendon 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 1:50 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.

  • How much is the 501 (Brighton Via Copley (Express)) bus fare?

    The Downtown via Copley (Express) - Brighton via Copley (Express) (Brighton Via Copley (Express)) bus fare is about $4.25.

  • Is there a 501 bus stop near me?

    Click here to view the nearest 501 bus stop.

501 bus Schedule

501 bus route operates on Monday to Friday. Regular schedule hours: 1:50 PM - 7:37 PM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
SunNot OperationalNot Operational
Mon1:50 PM - 7:37 PM14 - 30
Tue1:50 PM - 7:37 PM14 - 30
Wed1:50 PM - 7:37 PM14 - 30
Thu1:50 PM - 7:37 PM14 - 30
Fri1:50 PM - 7:37 PM14 - 30
SatNot OperationalNot Operational

MBTA bus Service Alerts

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501 line bus fare

MBTA 501 (Brighton Via Copley (Express)) ride fare is about $4.25. Prices may change based on several factors. For more information about MBTA’s ticket 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 (Express)) is operational during weekdays.

Additional information: 501 has 24 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 minutes.

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