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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.
  • 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.
  • 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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