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Metro 501 bus

Express Line

Metro 501 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The Metro 501 - Express Line bus serves 15 bus stops in the Los Angeles area departing from North Hollywood Station and ending at Raymond / Del Mar. Scroll down to see upcoming 501 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 501 bus times will be displayed. The full 501 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

Metro Express Line map

Metro 501 bus route map

The Metro 501 - Express Line bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the Metro 501 bus to help you plan your trip on Metro. 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 501 bus is approaching your stop.

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Metro 501 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 501 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 Metro so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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Metro 501 bus Service Frequency

The next 501 bus leaves North Hollywood Station at 7:17 PM, and arrives at Raymond / Del Mar at 8:08 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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Metro 501 bus On-Time Performance

66 % on time

66% of riders report that the Metro 501 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 117 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 501 bus. Compared to other Metro lines, the 501 bus is ranked 100 out of 124 Metro lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official Metro metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 501 by opening the Transit app.

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Metro 501 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next Metro 501 bus depart from North Hollywood Station?

    The next 501 bus leaves North Hollywood Station at 7:17 PM, and arrives at Raymond / Del Mar at 8:08 PM. The total trip time for the next Metro 501 bus is 51 min.

  • Is the Metro 501 bus running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the Metro 501 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next Metro 501 bus arrive?

    You can see the next Metro 501 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 501 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the Metro 501 bus?

    There are 15 stops on the Metro 501 bus.

  • Is the Metro 501 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on Metro 501 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 Metro 501 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the Metro 501 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest Metro 501 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 501 bus stop to where you are.

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