Bus - 505

505 Line

Downtown (Express) - Waltham (Express)

MBTA

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.

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

    The Downtown (Express) - Waltham (Express) (Waltham (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 - Waltham (Express)

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

505 bus Schedule

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

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
SunNot OperationalNot Operational
Mon5:55 AM - 7:20 PM24 - 35
Tue5:55 AM - 7:20 PM24 - 35
Wed5:55 AM - 7:20 PM24 - 35
Thu5:55 AM - 7:20 PM24 - 35
Fri5:55 AM - 7:20 PM24 - 35
SatNot OperationalNot Operational

MBTA bus Service Alerts

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505 line bus fare

MBTA 505 (Waltham (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 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 41 minutes.

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