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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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Last updated: November 05, 2024

Oct 5, 2023 ... Usually I try to walk to the hospital, but I took the bus today! As soon as I reached the hospital, I had to update our inpatient lists as I ...
Apr 10, 2023 ... I took the bus today. 536 upvotes · 77 comments. r/bikecommuting icon. r/bikecommuting · 23 mile commute one way in Seattle. 15 upvotes · 23 ...
Mar 29, 2012 ... ... I took the bus today." /span This changes the word I'd to I=d. Thanks for any help. I'm going to try to load the whole thing into the ...
Jul 24, 2013 ... I've gotten to Denver quicker on the BV than I got into boulder today... I shit you not, at least the time slot I took the bus today they went ...
Jul 12, 2014 ... I took the bus today, and I liked it. I've always thought about riding the bus here in Longmont; there's a bus stop about 100 feet from my ...
May 15, 2016 ... My dear Korean friend and I took the bus today to the 30th annual Icheon Ceramics Festival. When I stopped to take a photo of the large ...
Feb 14, 2023 ... I took the bus today from BP to American Dream. I kept on getting the runaround when I tried contacting both The ADdress and Monsey Trails ...
Apr 13, 2022 ... I go to Fort Hamilton [High School] and usually take the R train. I took the bus today. It takes 20 minutes more. But I still don't feel safe.
Oct 27, 2024 ... ... picture · soaringspear · October 27, 2024 at 2:27 PM. Exactly why I took the bus today lmaooooo. 1 · 1 · yungfleur's profile picture.
Jun 18, 2017 ... I took the bus today. I'm neither exhausted nor hot. I'm at our next stop, sitting in a cafe and I know this was the right decision for both ...

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.

Show examples from the web [+]
Last updated: November 05, 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.
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.
May 31, 2024 ... Update for y'all: I rode the bus today! All your advice was super helpful. It wasn't scary at all, nobody tried to talk to me. Only thing is ...
Mar 17, 2015 ... Conroe locals: For those interested in our little attempt at public transportation in Conroe, I rode the "bus" today.
Sep 30, 2023 ... Notorious bus selfie as I rode the bus today to celebrate the inauguration of Mayor Freddie O'Connell! Today WeGo provided service as a fare free day to ...
Oct 12, 2017 ... Anyway, what I wanted to say is that I rode the bus today, anxiety free, thanks to my smart phone. I used to have a lot of anxiety about ...
Feb 19, 2022 ... I received further information when I rode the bus today. It turns out that the fare will remain the same, but the cost of the card itself ...
Oct 31, 2017 ... Anyway, what I wanted to say is that I rode the bus today, anxiety free, thanks to my smart phone. I used to have a lot of anxiety about ...
Mar 22, 2009 ... I rode the bus today for the 1st time. It gets there (the one for Thunder Basin) about 5:45. Just before that is the one for Rio-Tinto. I ...
Apr 25, 2018 ... I rode the bus today with a girl who's got a pet bull snake! Good Grief!” “Well, you'll fit right in." She said........And, like she said ...

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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