Bus - 505

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? Check Live Arrival Times for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Downtown (Express) - Waltham (Express) Bus line that is closest to your location.

  • How much is the 505 (Downtown (Express)) bus fare?

    The Downtown (Express) - Waltham (Express) (Downtown (Express)) bus fare is about $4.25.

  • Is there a 505 bus stop near me?

    Click here to view the nearest 505 bus stop.

MBTA 505 bus Route Map - Downtown (Express)

505 bus Line Map
PDF Version: 505 schedule, stops and map505 - Downtown (Express) timetable

505 bus Schedule

505 bus route operates on Monday to Friday. Regular schedule hours: 5:50 AM - 6:50 PM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
SunNot OperationalNot Operational
Mon5:50 AM - 6:50 PM20 - 30
Tue5:50 AM - 6:50 PM20 - 30
Wed5:50 AM - 6:50 PM20 - 30
Thu5:50 AM - 6:50 PM20 - 30
Fri5:50 AM - 6:50 PM20 - 30
SatNot OperationalNot Operational

MBTA bus Service Alerts

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505 line bus fare

MBTA 505 (Downtown (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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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 43 minutes.

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