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Pierce Transit 501 bus

Milton / Federal Way

Pierce Transit 501 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The Pierce Transit 501 - Milton / Federal Way bus serves 49 bus stops in the Tacoma area departing from Commerce St Station / Zone B and ending at Federal Way Station Bay 5. 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.

Milton / Federal Way via 20th St E
Milton / Tacoma via 20th St E
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Pierce Transit Milton / Federal Way map

Pierce Transit 501 bus route map

The Pierce Transit 501 - Milton / Federal Way bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the Pierce Transit 501 bus to help you plan your trip on Pierce Transit. 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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Pierce Transit 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 Pierce Transit so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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Pierce Transit 501 bus Service Frequency

The next 501 bus leaves Commerce St Station / Zone B at 6:29 PM, and arrives at Federal Way Station Bay 5 at 7:24 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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Pierce Transit 501 bus On-Time Performance

78 % on time

78% of riders report that the Pierce Transit 501 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 33 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 501 bus. Compared to other Pierce Transit lines, the 501 bus is ranked 8 out of 29 Pierce Transit lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official Pierce Transit metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 501 by opening the Transit app.

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Pierce Transit 501 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next Pierce Transit 501 bus depart from Commerce St Station / Zone B?

    The next 501 bus leaves Commerce St Station / Zone B at 6:29 PM, and arrives at Federal Way Station Bay 5 at 7:24 PM. The total trip time for the next Pierce Transit 501 bus is 55 min.

  • Is the Pierce Transit 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 Pierce Transit 501 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next Pierce Transit 501 bus arrive?

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

  • How many bus stops are there for the Pierce Transit 501 bus?

    There are 49 stops on the Pierce Transit 501 bus.

  • Is the Pierce Transit 501 bus usually crowded?

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

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

  • What is the closest Pierce Transit 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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