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1505 Inbound (longer): Waltham Center => Federal Street & Franklin Street
2505 Outbound (longer): Federal Street & Franklin Street => Waltham Center
3505 Inbound: Waltham Center => Federal Street & Franklin Street
4505 Outbound: Federal Street & Franklin Street => Waltham Center
Route stops

93 stops • 4 directions

505 Inbound (longer): Waltham Center => Federal Street & Franklin Street
  1. Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station
  2. Common St @ School St
  3. Lexington St @ School St
  4. Moody St @ Main St
  5. Crescent St @ Spruce St
  6. 113 Crescent St
  7. Moody St @ Ash St
  8. Moody St @ Orange St
  9. Moody St opp Underwood Pk
  10. Lexington St @ Whitlowe Rd
  11. Lexington St @ Rumford St
  12. 181 Lexington St
  13. Lexington St @ Orris St
  14. Lexington St @ Freeman St
  15. Commonwealth Ave opp Pamella Ct
  16. Commonwealth Ave @ Auburn St
  17. Commonwealth Ave @ Cheswick Rd
  18. Washington St @ Commonwealth Ave
  19. 1600 Washington St
  20. Washington St @ Auburn St
  21. Washington St @ Prospect St
  22. Lincoln St @ Essex St
  23. Federal St @ Franklin St
505 Outbound (longer): Federal Street & Franklin Street => Waltham Center
  1. Federal St @ Franklin St
  2. Otis St @ Summer St
  3. Chinatown Gate
  4. Washington St @ Prospect St
  5. Washington St @ Auburn St
  6. Washington St @ Greenough St
  7. Washington St @ Commonwealth Ave
  8. Commonwealth Ave opp Cheswick Rd
  9. Commonwealth Ave @ Auburn St
  10. Commonwealth Ave @ Pamella Ct
  11. Lexington St @ Auburndale Ave
  12. Lexington St @ Orris St
  13. 180 Lexington St
  14. Lexington St @ Roberta Rd
  15. Lexington St @ River St
  16. Lexington St @ Whitlowe Rd
  17. Moody St @ Derby St
  18. Moody St @ Washington Ave
  19. Moody St @ Robbins St
  20. Moody St @ Ash St
  21. Crescent St @ Maple St
  22. Moody St @ Pine St
  23. Moody St @ Carter St
  24. Common St @ School St
  25. Lexington St @ School St
  26. Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station
505 Inbound: Waltham Center => Federal Street & Franklin Street
  1. Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station
  2. Crescent St @ Spruce St
  3. 113 Crescent St
  4. Moody St @ Ash St
  5. Moody St @ Orange St
  6. Moody St opp Underwood Pk
  7. Lexington St @ Whitlowe Rd
  8. Lexington St @ Rumford St
  9. 181 Lexington St
  10. Lexington St @ Orris St
  11. Lexington St @ Freeman St
  12. Commonwealth Ave opp Pamella Ct
  13. Commonwealth Ave @ Auburn St
  14. Commonwealth Ave @ Cheswick Rd
  15. Washington St @ Commonwealth Ave
  16. 1600 Washington St
  17. Washington St @ Auburn St
  18. Washington St @ Prospect St
  19. Lincoln St @ Essex St
  20. Federal St @ Franklin St
505 Outbound: Federal Street & Franklin Street => Waltham Center
  1. Federal St @ Franklin St
  2. Otis St @ Summer St
  3. Chinatown Gate
  4. Washington St @ Prospect St
  5. Washington St @ Auburn St
  6. Washington St @ Greenough St
  7. Washington St @ Commonwealth Ave
  8. Commonwealth Ave opp Cheswick Rd
  9. Commonwealth Ave @ Auburn St
  10. Commonwealth Ave @ Pamella Ct
  11. Lexington St @ Auburndale Ave
  12. Lexington St @ Orris St
  13. 180 Lexington St
  14. Lexington St @ Roberta Rd
  15. Lexington St @ River St
  16. Lexington St @ Whitlowe Rd
  17. Moody St @ Derby St
  18. Moody St @ Washington Ave
  19. Moody St @ Robbins St
  20. Moody St @ Ash St
  21. Crescent St @ Maple St
  22. Moody St @ Pine St
  23. Moody St @ Carter St
  24. Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station
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Common Questions About This Route
We've gathered all the essentials based on open data. Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.

What number is assigned to this route?

Route number is 505. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 505 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 505 stop here?'

Where does bus #505 run?

This route serves the Boston (USA) region. In larger metro areas, routes can pass through several districts or towns. To know for sure if it works for you, pull up the route map and check the key stops and direction.

Who's the official operator?

Operator is MBTA. This is the official company responsible for the route. If you run into problems (rude driver, breakdown, dirty vehicle, delays)—contact them. It helps to note the time, direction, and route number—makes your complaint more specific and gets handled faster. Contact info is usually on the company website or in transit apps.

Which transit system does it belong to?

This route is part of the 'MBTA' transit system. Within one network, payment and transfer rules are often consistent. Terms can differ though, so check current fares and payment methods in up-to-date sources before your trip.

What color is the route on maps?

On transit maps this route is marked in #FFC72C. Color helps you spot the line quickly and tell it apart from others. In some cities the line color appears on stop signs or even on the vehicles themselves. The exact shade might vary between sources—go by route number and endpoints instead.

Additional Route Information
505 Inbound (longer): Waltham Center => Federal Street & Franklin Street

Reference

505

Origin

Waltham Center

Destination

Federal Street & Franklin Street

Route network

MBTA

Network (short)

MBTA

Operator

MBTA

Color

#FFC72C

505 Outbound (longer): Federal Street & Franklin Street => Waltham Center

Reference

505

Origin

Federal Street & Franklin Street

Destination

Waltham Center

Route network

MBTA

Network (short)

MBTA

Operator

MBTA

Color

#FFC72C

Quick overview

Explore the bus 505 route in Boston (USA). 4 directions, 93 stops, and an interactive route map available in one place.

Data source

The data is obtained from open sources and may contain inaccuracies. Route information is updated regularly.