Bus 556 route
Route stops
66 stops • 2 directions
- Tomlin St @ Summit St
- 184 Hammond St
- Hammond St @ Plympton St
- Hammond St @ Lawrence St
- Hammond St @ Columbus Ave
- 36 Hammond St
- Main St @ Harvard St
- Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station
- Crescent St @ Spruce St
- 113 Crescent St
- High St @ Beech St
- High St @ Newton St
- High St @ Parmenter Rd
- High St @ Hovey Rd
- High St @ Hamblin Rd
- Waltham St @ Bonita St
- Walthm St @ Lodge Rd
- Crafts St @ Waltham St
- Crafts St @ Albemarle St
- Crafts St @ California St
- Walnut St @ Linwood Ave
- Walnut St @ Watertown St
- Walnut St @ Page St
- 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
- Walnut St @ Washington St
- Walnut St @ Page St
- Walnut St @ Watertown St
- Walnut St @ Linwood Ave
- Crafts St @ California St
- Crafts St @ Albemarle St
- 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
- Moody St @ Pine St
- Moody St @ Carter St
- Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
- 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
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 556. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 556 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 556 stop here?'
Where does bus #556 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
556 Inbound: Waltham Highlands => Newton Corner
Reference
556
Origin
Waltham Highlands
Destination
Newton Corner
Route network
MBTA
Network (short)
MBTA
Operator
MBTA
Color
#FFC72C
556 Outbound: Newton Corner => Waltham Highlands
Reference
556
Origin
Newton Corner
Destination
Waltham Highlands
Route network
MBTA
Network (short)
MBTA
Operator
MBTA
Color
#FFC72C
Quick overview
Explore the bus 556 route in Boston (USA). 2 directions, 66 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.
