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66 stops • 2 directions

556 Inbound: Waltham Highlands => Newton Corner
  1. Tomlin St @ Summit St
  2. 184 Hammond St
  3. Hammond St @ Plympton St
  4. Hammond St @ Lawrence St
  5. Hammond St @ Columbus Ave
  6. 36 Hammond St
  7. Main St @ Harvard St
  8. Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station
  9. Crescent St @ Spruce St
  10. 113 Crescent St
  11. High St @ Beech St
  12. High St @ Newton St
  13. High St @ Parmenter Rd
  14. High St @ Hovey Rd
  15. High St @ Hamblin Rd
  16. Waltham St @ Bonita St
  17. Walthm St @ Lodge Rd
  18. Crafts St @ Waltham St
  19. Crafts St @ Albemarle St
  20. Crafts St @ California St
  21. Walnut St @ Linwood Ave
  22. Walnut St @ Watertown St
  23. Walnut St @ Page St
  24. Washington St @ Walnut St
  25. Washington St @ Harvard St
  26. Washington St @ Crafts St
  27. Washington St @ Lewis Terr
  28. Washington St @ Jewett St
  29. Washington St @ Church St
  30. 400 Centre St - West
  31. Washington St @ Bacon St
556 Outbound: Newton Corner => Waltham Highlands
  1. Washington St @ Bacon St
  2. Washington St @ Hovey St
  3. Washington St @ Jewett St
  4. Washington St @ Adams St
  5. Washington St @ Craft St
  6. Washington St @ Harvard St
  7. Walnut St @ Washington St
  8. Walnut St @ Page St
  9. Walnut St @ Watertown St
  10. Walnut St @ Linwood Ave
  11. Crafts St @ California St
  12. Crafts St @ Albemarle St
  13. Crafts St @ Harding St
  14. Waltham St @ Lodge Rd
  15. Waltham St @ Hazelhurst Ave
  16. High St @ Hamblin Rd
  17. High St @ Cedar St
  18. High St @ Pamenter Rd
  19. High St @ Newton St
  20. High St @ Gardner St
  21. High St @ Hall St
  22. High St @ Moody St
  23. Crescent St @ Maple St
  24. Crescent St @ Walnut St
  25. Moody St @ Pine St
  26. Moody St @ Carter St
  27. Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
  28. School St @ Lexington St
  29. Lexington St opp Shopping Plaza
  30. Dale St @ Lexington St
  31. Dale St @ Bacon St
  32. Dale St opp Caughey St
  33. Dale St @ Claremont St
  34. Tomlin St @ Dale St
  35. Tomlin St @ Summit St
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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 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.