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I go to work by bus. vs I take the bus to work.

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the same meaning but with a slight difference in focus. 'I go to work by bus' emphasizes the mode of transportation. 'I take the bus to work' emphasizes the action of using the bus as a means of transportation.
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I go to work by bus.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the mode of transportation you use to get to work.

Examples:

  • I go to work by bus every day.
  • She goes to school by bus.
  • They go to the airport by bus.
  • He goes to the gym by bus.
  • We go to the park by bus.
  • Every morning, I go to work by tube.
  • Tom doesn't go to school by bus.
  • I usually go to school by bus.
  • I go to work in pain.
  • I get up every morning, I go to work.
  • What, I go to work all day.
  • Good, that way we can sleep before I go to work.
  • I go to work at 9.
  • Take me home before I go to work.
  • We're back to touring by bus.
  • I left the pen yesterday by bus.
  • You can get there by bus.
  • First by tramway, then by bus.
  • Yes, they go by bus.
  • The daughter of a world famous artist traveling cross-country by bus.
  • Yes, and to Gömbös by bus.
  • Yes, she's been travelling by bus.
  • I'm coming back home by bus.
  • I'm coming back home by bus.
  • My father usually goes to his office by bus.

Alternatives:

  • I travel to work by bus.
  • I commute to work by bus.
  • I take the bus to get to work.
  • I ride the bus to work.
  • I use the bus to go to work.

I take the bus to work.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the action of using the bus as a means of transportation to get to work.

Examples:

  • I take the bus to work every morning.
  • She takes the bus to school.
  • They take the bus to the city center.
  • He takes the bus to the office.
  • We take the bus to the beach.
  • I take the bus to work.
  • Had to take the bus to work this morning.
  • He has to take the bus to work every day.
  • He takes the bus to work?
  • You want to take the bus to work?
  • You said he rides the bus to work.
  • You'll miss the bus to work.
  • I take the bus to the train.
  • I take the bus to school.
  • I got this idea one day, taking the bus to work.
  • I take the bus to the train.
  • I take the bus to see my husband at the facility...
  • Where do I take the bus to London?
  • You take the bus to Almeria.
  • We had to take the bus to school today.
  • Okay, who takes the same bus to work every day?
  • Yes, I do know a Mr. Wallace Avery, and you can tell him that I took the bus to work this morning.
  • And I had to ride the bus to work today.
  • Well, you could take the bus to the beach, or there's summer camps.
  • We take the bus to Helmsley and then it's a bit of a hike.

Alternatives:

  • I ride the bus to work.
  • I use the bus to get to work.
  • I travel by bus to work.
  • I commute by bus to work.
  • I catch the bus to work.

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