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505 Line
Downtown (Express) - Waltham (Express)
MBTA
MBTA 505 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)
The 505 bus (Downtown (Express)) has 26 stops departing from Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station and ending at Federal St @ Franklin St.
Choose any of the 505 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.
Direction: Downtown (Express) (26 stops)
Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
Common St Opp Middle St
Lexington St @ School St
Moody St @ Main St
Crescent St @ Moody St
Crescent St Opp Spruce St
113 Crescent St
Maple St @ Crescent St
Maple St @ Moody St
Moody St @ Ash St
Moody St @ Orange St
Moody St Opp Underwood Pk
Lexington St @ Whitlowe Rd
Lexington St @ Rumford Ave
181 Lexington St
Lexington St @ Orris St
Lexington St @ Freeman St
Commonwealth Ave Opp Pamela Ct
Commonwealth Ave @ Auburn St
Commonwealth Ave @ Cheswick Rd
Washington St @ Commonwealth Ave
1600 Washington St
Washington St @ Auburn St
Washington St @ Prospect St
Lincoln St @ Essex St
Federal St @ Franklin St
505 FAQ
What time does the 505 bus start operating?
Services on the 505 bus start at 5:50 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
What time does the 505 bus stop working?
Services on the 505 bus stop at 6:50 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
What time does the 505 bus arrive?
When does the Downtown (Express) - Waltham (Express) bus line come? for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Downtown (Express) - Waltham (Express) bus line that is closest to your location.
Is there a 505 bus stop near me?
to view the nearest 505 bus stop.
MBTA 505 bus Route Map - Downtown (Express)
MBTA Bus Service Alerts
See all updates on 505 (from Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station), including real-time status info, bus delays, changes of routes, changes of stops locations, and any other service changes. Get a real-time map view of 505 (Downtown (Express)) and track the bus as it moves on the map. Download the app for all MBTA info now.
505 line bus fare
MBTA 505 (Downtown (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.
505 (MBTA)
The first stop of the 505 bus route is Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station and the last stop is Federal St @ Franklin St. 505 (Downtown (Express)) is operational during weekdays.
Additional information: 505 has 26 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 minutes.
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Line 505 Real Time bus Tracker
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505 - Alternative Directions
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