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I rode a bus vs I rode the bus

These are both correct English phrases, but they would be used in distinct contexts. 'I rode a bus' is used when referring to riding any bus in general, without specifying one in particular. On the other hand, 'I rode the bus' is used when referring to a specific bus of which the speaker and listener are aware.

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I rode a bus

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to riding any bus in general.

This phrase is used when talking about the action of riding a bus without specifying a particular bus. It is a general statement.

Examples:

I rode a bus to work today.
She rode a bus to the city center.
They rode a bus to the airport.
He rode a bus to school every day.
We rode a bus to the concert.

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Last updated: November 07, 2024

Dec 22, 2022 ... I rode a bus FULL of service dogs in training. · Comments Section · Community Info Section · More posts you may like.
Mar 7, 2017 ... Do you ever say something like "I rode a train to New York" or "I rode a bus to Central Station" etc...? Reply · OoTmaster. 先輩. 23 ...
6 days ago ... "i rode the bus here" "i took the bus here". "i took a bus here" "i rode a bus here". its all the same to me. Upvote 3. Downvote Reply reply
Aug 22, 2024 ... I rode a bus to school, read books and comics voraciously and freely roamed the hills near home. Summers we went to New Mexico to my ...
Feb 28, 2020 ... It was the first time in almost a year that I rode a bus that was standing-room only. Along the way, the chaperone got the students set up ...
Feb 12, 2024 ... The first time I rode a bus was an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. I remember standing at the bus stop, clutching my bus pass and ...
May 6, 2022 ... Saying Yes to Trying New Things: Joy at Campby Annie Glasser, Assistant Director, Ramah Day Camp At 24 years-old I rode a bus to sleepaway ...
Aug 28, 2009 ... I rode a bus as a kid, had a kid of my own ride a bus, and now I've driven so I know the ride from multiple angles. I am sincerely grateful ...
Mar 29, 2020 ... I rode a bus for 90 miles to Lubbock, Texas, where as a selective volunteer, I was sent to Naval Boot Training at Camp Wallace near Galveston.

Alternatives:

I took a bus.
I traveled by bus.
I used a bus.
I caught a bus.
I hopped on a bus.

I rode the bus

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to riding a specific bus that the speaker and listener are aware of.

This phrase is used when talking about the action of riding a specific bus that is known to both the speaker and the listener. It is a more specific statement.

Examples:

I rode the bus to school every day.
She rode the bus to work this morning.
They rode the bus to the museum.
He rode the bus to the concert with us.
We rode the bus to the park.

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Last updated: November 07, 2024

Feb 29, 2020 ... My main means of transportation is the bus. I rode the bus today to get here./I rode on a/the bus today to get here.
May 27, 2020 ... I rode the bus for 93 miles and six hours so my students at KIPP ENC in Halifax, North Carolina, could have instructional packets to continue their schoolwork.
Mar 25, 2023 ... It's not much but I rode the bus for the first time today! Looking forward to taking it more often instead of driving.
Oct 2, 2024 ... 29 likes, 5 comments - zekecohen1 on October 2, 2024: "This morning I rode the bus to work with organizers from The No Boundaries Coalition.
Mar 20, 2020 ... Opinion: I rode the bus to work (and liked it). Aaron B. Andrews. The Detroit News. The D2A2 bus is a dream come true for commuters, and I ...
Sep 7, 2024 ... 1235 likes, 7 comments - lubalin_vibe_emporium on September 7, 2024: "bts from that time I rode the bus thanks to @jb_proulx & @hotgluegone ...
THROWBACK THURSDAY When I was 14 I rode the bus blaring sad music on my headphones and only wore black. I had just started playing in bands as a pianist...
Mar 15, 2013 ... I rode the bus today – if it's good enough for the new Pope, it's good enough for me. And where to go? I started out from Durham bus station and had my choice.
Jul 19, 2022 ... 40 years ago I rode the bus to school with this awesome guy! Kevin comes all the way from Waterford to practice yoga, and seeing him always ...
Aug 16, 2019 ... If they didn't, I rode the bus. My parents' rules superseded all coach and team rules.” What? Your parents superseded all coach and team ...

Alternatives:

I took the bus.
I traveled on the bus.
I used the bus.
I caught the bus.
I hopped on the bus.

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