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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.
  • Mar 31, 2018 ... Either is perfectly understandable, but "I go to work by bus" is more natural. See a translation.
  • Feb 16, 2017 ... I go to work by bus. The reported speech of it is ' he said went to work by bus or he said he goes to work by bus, which one is correct and ...
  • Answer is I go to work by bus on Monday. 1. Feb 11, 08:18. Tutor Grazia Country flag: Italy. ITALIAN MOTHER TONGUE AND ENGLISH ...
  • Mar 3, 2006 ... I go to work on foot because it's ...... I go to work by bike .... I go to work by car ... I go to work by bus .... panjandrum.
  • Jun 14, 2022 ... I go to work by bus. I go to work on the bus. I go to work on the train.
  • May 12, 2018 ... I go to work in her car. I go to work by bus. I go to work on the bus. I go to work on the train.
  • Aug 3, 2023 ... Ex: watashi wa basu de shigoto ni ikimasu - I go to work by bus. aruite is the -te form of the verb aruku, which means to walk, so you could ...
  • Apr 30, 2017 ... Example: I go to work by bus. **But careful: Go work! (stop fooling around). Conclusion: /Get to work/ can mean /Go work/ but it cannot mean ...
  • May 1, 2021 ... I go to work by bus, I expect to go to Montreal by train next month, and my daughter goes to school by bicycle. There are a few exceptions ...
  • Jan 14, 2014 ... Transport. I go to work by bus but I go home on foot. I hate travelling by train. Modes of transport (by bus, by train, by car, by plane, ...

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.
  • Jan 8, 2022 ... I take the bus to work. My boss has had multiple "talks" with me about my proclivity for the bus.".
  • Aug 6, 2013 ... I take the bus to work (didn't get my license until recently) and people have asked why I just don't get my license and buy a car. It bugs ...
  • Feb 8, 2024 ... Sometimes I take the bus to work at Whole Foods. It's also half a mile (11 minutes) to the nearest bus stop from where I live.
  • Mar 15, 2019 ... The normal American answer would be “I take the bus to work.” That would be appropriate even if one goes by different bus routes on different days.
  • Jul 16, 2021 ... To me it's about as natural as "I take the bus to work every day." – gotube ♢. Commented Jul 16, 2021 at 18:43. 1. I agree, in that form, it ...
  • Dec 14, 2013 ... "I take the bus to work every day" sounds fine to me in BrE. You'd have to say "I use the bus to get to work every day", though.
  • Apr 23, 2014 ... I am lucky that I take the bus to work and have to walk about 7 minutes from the bus stop to get to my cubicle. So these guaranteed 14 ...
  • Jul 1, 2017 ... I take the bus to work almost every day, and I started to wonder what it would be like to spend more than just a few minutes—to follow the ...
  • Mar 19, 2019 ... I take the bus to work. (not "I go to work by bus.") I take the train to work. (not "I go to work by train.") I flew to California last week ...
  • Jul 21, 2024 ... Do I have to sign the Samba Safety consent to keep my job? If I told them I take the bus to work, would I have to prove it?

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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