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556 Line

Newton Corner - Waltham Highlands

MBTA

MBTA 556 bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 556 bus (Waltham Highlands) has 37 stops departing from Washington St @ Bacon St and ending at Tomlin St @ Summit St.

Choose any of the 556 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Waltham Highlands (37 stops)

  • Washington St @ Bacon St

  • Washington St @ Hovey St

  • Washington St @ Jewett St

  • Washington St @ Adams St

  • Washington St @ Craft St

  • Washington St @ Court St

  • Walnut St @ Washington St

  • Walnut St @ Page Rd

  • Walnut St @ Watertown St

  • Walnut St @ Linwood Ave

  • Crafts St @ California St

  • Crafts St @ Albemarle Rd

  • Crafts St @ Harding St

  • Waltham St @ Lodge Rd

  • Waltham St @ Hazelhurst Ave

  • High St @ Hamblin Rd

  • High St @ Cedar St

  • High St @ Pamenter Rd

  • High St @ Newton St

  • High St @ Gardner St

  • High St @ Hall St

  • High St @ Moody St

  • Crescent St @ Maple St

  • Crescent St @ Walnut St

  • Crescent St @ Spruce St

  • Moody St @ Pine St

  • Moody St @ Carter St

  • Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta

  • Elm St @ Main St

  • School St @ Lexington St

  • Lexington St Opp Shopping Plaza

  • Dale St @ Lexington St

  • Dale St @ Bacon St

  • Dale St Opp Caughey St

  • Dale St @ Claremont St

  • Tomlin St @ Dale St

  • Tomlin St @ Summit St

556 FAQ

  • What time does the 556 bus start operating?

    Services on the 556 bus start at 6:42 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 556 bus stop working?

    Services on the 556 bus stop at 6:50 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 556 bus arrive?

    When does the Newton Corner - Waltham Highlands Bus line come? Check Live Arrival Times for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Newton Corner - Waltham Highlands Bus line that is closest to your location.

  • How much is the 556 (Waltham Highlands) bus fare?

    The Newton Corner - Waltham Highlands (Waltham Highlands) bus fare is about $4.25.

  • Is there a 556 bus stop near me?

    Click here to view the nearest 556 bus stop.

556 bus Schedule

556 bus route operates on Monday to Friday. Regular schedule hours: 6:42 AM - 6:50 PM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
SunNot OperationalNot Operational
Mon6:42 AM - 6:50 PM60
Tue6:42 AM - 6:50 PM60
Wed6:42 AM - 6:50 PM60
Thu6:42 AM - 6:50 PM60
Fri6:42 AM - 6:50 PM60
SatNot OperationalNot Operational

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556 line bus fare

MBTA 556 (Waltham Highlands) 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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556 (MBTA)

The first stop of the 556 bus route is Washington St @ Bacon St and the last stop is Tomlin St @ Summit St. 556 (Waltham Highlands) is operational during weekdays.

Additional information: 556 has 37 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 minutes.

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