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505 Line

Downtown (Express) - Waltham (Express)

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MBTA 505 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 505 bus (Waltham (Express)) has 29 stops departing from Federal St @ Franklin St and ending at Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station.

Choose any of the 505 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Waltham (Express) (29 stops)

  • Federal St @ Franklin St

  • Otis St @ Summer St

  • Chinatown Gate

  • Washington St @ Prospect St

  • Washington St @ Auburn St

  • Washington St @ Greenough St

  • Washington St @ Commonwealth Ave

  • Commonwealth Ave Opp Cheswick Rd

  • Commonwealth Ave @ Auburn St

  • Commonwealth Ave @ Pamela Ct

  • Lexington St @ Auburndale Ave

  • Lexington St @ Orris St

  • 180 Lexington St

  • Lexington St @ Roberta Rd

  • Lexington St @ River St

  • Lexington St @ Whitlowe Rd

  • Moody St @ Underwood Pk

  • Moody St @ Washington Ave

  • Moody St @ Robbins St

  • Moody St @ Ash St

  • Crescent St @ Maple St

  • Crescent St @ Walnut St

  • Crescent St @ Spruce St

  • Moody St @ Pine St

  • Moody St @ Carter St

  • Common St Opp Middle St

  • Lexington St @ School St

  • Elm St @ Main St

  • Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station

505 FAQ

  • What time does the 505 bus start operating?

    Services on the 505 bus start at 5:55 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 505 bus stop working?

    Services on the 505 bus stop at 7:20 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.

  • Is there a 505 bus stop near me?

    Click here to view the nearest 505 bus stop.

MBTA 505 bus Route Map - Waltham (Express)

505 bus Line Map
PDF Version: 505 schedule, stops and map

505 Bus Schedule

505 bus route operates on weekdays. Regular schedule hours: 5:55 AM-7:20 PM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon5:55 AM-7:20 PM24-32
Tue5:55 AM-7:20 PM24-32
Wed5:55 AM-7:20 PM24-32
Thu5:55 AM-7:20 PM24-32
Fri5:55 AM-7:20 PM24-32
SatNot OperationalNot Operational
SunNot OperationalNot Operational
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MBTA Bus Service Alerts

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505 line bus fare

MBTA 505 (Waltham (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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505 (MBTA)

The first stop of the 505 bus route is Federal St @ Franklin St and the last stop is Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station. 505 (Waltham (Express)) is operational during weekdays.

Additional information: 505 has 29 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 minutes.

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505 - Alternative Directions

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