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MBTA 553 bus

Roberts - Federal & Franklin Sts.

54 % on time

MBTA 553 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The MBTA 553 - Roberts - Federal & Franklin Sts. bus serves 44 bus stops in the Boston area departing from Washington St / Bacon St and ending at South St / Angleside Rd. Scroll down to see upcoming 553 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 553 bus times will be displayed. The full 553 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

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MBTA Roberts - Federal & Franklin Sts. map

MBTA 553 bus route map

The MBTA 553 - Roberts - Federal & Franklin Sts. bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the MBTA 553 bus to help you plan your trip on MBTA. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 553 bus is approaching your stop.

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MBTA 553 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 553 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The Transit app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by MBTA so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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MBTA 553 bus Service Frequency

The next 553 bus leaves Washington St / Bacon St at 6:30 AM, and arrives at South St / Angleside Rd at 6:59 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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MBTA 553 bus On-Time Performance

54 % on time

54% of riders report that the MBTA 553 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 11 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 553 bus. Compared to other MBTA lines, the 553 bus is ranked 137 out of 180 MBTA lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official MBTA metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 553 by opening the Transit app.

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MBTA 553 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next MBTA 553 bus depart from Washington St / Bacon St?

    The next 553 bus leaves Washington St / Bacon St at 6:30 AM, and arrives at South St / Angleside Rd at 6:59 AM. The total trip time for the next MBTA 553 bus is 29 min.

  • Is the MBTA 553 bus running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the MBTA 553 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next MBTA 553 bus arrive?

    You can see the next MBTA 553 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 553 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the MBTA 553 bus?

    There are 44 stops on the MBTA 553 bus.

  • Is the MBTA 553 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on MBTA 553 bus crowding levels in the Transit app (available in select cities or on select trips). You can also see predictions on how crowded the bus will be when it gets to your bus stop.

  • Is the MBTA 553 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the MBTA 553 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest MBTA 553 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 553 bus stop to where you are.

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