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Using Buses & the Metro

Use these phrases when you travel by bus or metro in the city.

Key Phrases

Where can I buy a ticket for the metro?

💡 You can buy tickets at machines or counters.

How much does a one-way ticket cost?

💡 Ask this at the ticket office.

Where do I validate my ticket?

💡 To validate means to scan your ticket.

Does this bus go to the city center?

💡 Ask the driver on the bus.

Which line goes to the national museum?

💡 Metro lines have different colors or numbers.

Is this the right platform for the airport?

💡 Check the signs on the platform.

Do I need to transfer to another train?

💡 Transfer means to change to another train.

How many stops is it to the museum?

💡 You can count the stops on the map.

You should change trains at the next station.

💡 Listen to the announcements on the train.

Can you tell me when to get off?

💡 Ask a passenger for help on the train.

Practice Dialogue

Traveler
Excuse me, where can I buy a ticket for the metro?
Staff
You can buy a ticket at that machine over there.
Traveler
Thank you. Where do I validate my ticket?
Staff
You must scan it at the gate.
Traveler
Okay. Which line goes to the national museum?
Staff
You should take the green line from platform two.
Traveler
Do I need to transfer to another train?
Staff
No, this green line goes directly to the museum.
Traveler
How many stops is it to the museum?
Staff
It is five stops, so it will be quick.

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