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I took the bus today vs I rode the bus today

Both phrases are correct and commonly used to convey the meaning of using the bus as a mode of transportation. The choice is a matter of personal preference.

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I took the bus today

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker used the bus as a mode of transportation on a specific day.

Examples:

I took the bus to work today.
She took the bus to the city center yesterday.
We took the bus to the concert last night.

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I took the bus today. (irregular verb) I was in a hurry. (the verb to be). Many verbs are irregular in the Simple Past. These irregular forms need to be learned.
Sep 29, 2012 ... My husband, daughter and I took the bus today riding the C Line@ Fauntelroy ferry station to downtown, every rider that approached us had ...
3 days ago ... I took the bus today who was there waiting for me? now you already know, I hope . A Virginia Woolf of a kind. And we started chatting. VW: So ...
Jan 13, 2015 ... I took the bus today. I'm not working. Because I didn't drive today, no commerce is happening. In fact, I should be paying YOU because you ...

Alternatives:

I rode the bus today
I used the bus today
I traveled by bus today
I caught the bus today
I hopped on the bus today

I rode the bus today

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker used the bus as a mode of transportation on a specific day.

Examples:

I rode the bus to school today.
He rode the bus to the airport this morning.
They rode the bus to the museum yesterday.

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Sep 19, 2014 ... I Rode the Bus Today! For a few years now I have wanted to ride the bus to and from work. The bus stops only a block from my house and lets ...
4 days ago ... Because I rode the bus today and... show more Hi, I wanted to know, is there an app that can do what the Apple Watch does on my iPhone 6 ...
Mar 17, 2015 ... Conroe locals: For those interested in our little attempt at public transportation in Conroe, I rode the “bus” today. I dropped my car off for some ...
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 ...

Alternatives:

I took the bus today
I used the bus today
I traveled by bus today
I caught the bus today
I hopped on the bus today

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