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Using Buses & the Metro

Use these phrases when you travel by bus or train.

Key Phrases

Voice
Buying a ticket · 3 ways to say it

One ticket for the airport, please.

casual

A fast and easy way to ask for a ticket.

Can I get a one-way ticket, please?

neutral

US. Used when you only travel in one direction.

Can I get a single ticket, please?

neutral

UK. Used when you only travel in one direction.

Paying and validating · 2 ways to say it

Do I pay the driver?

casual

Ask this when you get on a bus.

Where do I tap my card?

neutral

Use this when paying with a transport card or phone.

Asking the route · 3 ways to say it

Does this bus go downtown?

casual

US. A quick way to check if it goes to the city center.

Does this bus go to the city centre?

casual

UK. A quick way to check if it goes to the city center.

Excuse me, which line goes to the museum?

polite

Use this when asking strangers or station staff for help.

Transfers

Do I need to change trains?

neutral
Asking about stops

How many stops to Central Station?

casual

A fast way to find out the distance.

Asking when to leave · 2 ways to say it

Is this the stop for the park?

casual

Ask this right before you leave the bus or train.

Can you tell me my stop?

polite

Ask the driver or a passenger to help you.

Practice Dialogue

Traveler
Hi, does this train go downtown?
Staff
No, this is the red line. You need the blue line.
Traveler
Oh, right. Where do I change trains?
Staff
You can change at the next station.
Traveler
Thanks. Do I need to buy a new ticket?
Staff
No, your ticket is good. Just tap your card again.
Traveler
Great. And how many stops is it?
Staff
It is five stops on the blue line.
Traveler
Perfect, thank you.

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