Bus 553 route
Route stops
80 stops • 2 directions
- South St @ Angelside St
- South St opp Brandeis Univ Entrance
- 254 South St
- South St opp Shakespeare Rd
- Hope Ave @ Sterling Medical Center
- South St @ Dartmouth St
- 64 South St
- South St @ Russell St
- Main St @ Prospect St
- Main St @ Harvard St
- Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station
- Crescent St @ Spruce St
- 113 Crescent St
- Moody St @ Ash St
- Moody St @ Orange St
- Moody St opp Underwood Pk
- Lexington St @ Whitlowe Rd
- River St @ James St
- River St opp Williams St
- River St @ Pine St
- River St opp Mague St
- 37 Elm St
- Elm St @ Webster St
- Washington St @ Shaw St
- Washington St @ Chestnut St
- Washington St opp Armory St
- Washington St opp Cross St
- Washington St opp Eddy St
- Washington St opp Walker St
- Washington St @ Lowell Ave
- Washington St @ Walnut St
- Washington St @ Harvard St
- Washington St @ Crafts St
- Washington St @ Lewis Terr
- Washington St @ Jewett St
- Washington St @ Church St
- 400 Centre St - West
- Washington St @ Bacon St
- Washington St @ Bacon St
- Washington St @ Hovey St
- Washington St @ Jewett St
- Washington St @ Adams St
- Washington St @ Craft St
- Washington St @ Harvard St
- Washington St @ Walnut St
- Washington St @ Lowell St
- Washington St @ Walker St
- Washington St @ Eddy St
- Washington St @ Cross St
- Washington St @ Armory St
- Washington St @ Watertown St
- Washington St @ Cherry St
- Elm St @ Webster St
- Elm St @ River St
- River St @ Mague Ave
- River St @ Sheridan St
- River St @ William St
- River St @ James St
- River St @ Lexington St
- Lexington St @ Whitlowe Rd
- Moody St @ Derby St
- Moody St @ Washington Ave
- Moody St @ Robbins St
- Moody St @ Ash St
- Crescent St @ Maple St
- Crescent St @ Walnut St
- Moody St @ Pine St
- Moody St @ Carter St
- Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
- 691 Main St
- Main St @ Exchange St
- Main St @ Bacon St
- Main St @ Hammond St
- 59 South St
- South St @ Bedford St
- South St @ Shakespeare Rd
- South St @ Brandeis University
- South St @ Turner St
- Sunnyside St @ South St
- South St @ Angelside St
Route map

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 553. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 553 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 553 stop here?'
Where does bus #553 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
553 Inbound: Roberts => Newton Corner
Reference
553
Origin
Roberts
Destination
Newton Corner
Route network
MBTA
Network (short)
MBTA
Operator
MBTA
Color
#FFC72C
553 Outbound: Newton Corner => Roberts
Reference
553
Origin
Newton Corner
Destination
Roberts
Route network
MBTA
Network (short)
MBTA
Operator
MBTA
Color
#FFC72C
Quick overview
Explore the bus 553 route in Boston (USA). 2 directions, 80 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.
