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on the bus vs at the bus

The correct phrase is 'on the bus.' 'At the bus' is not commonly used in English. 'On the bus' is the appropriate preposition to indicate being inside a bus.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 3769 views

on the bus

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'on the bus' to indicate that someone is inside a bus or traveling by bus.

Examples:

  • I read a book while I was on the bus.
  • She fell asleep on the bus.
  • Please don't talk loudly on the bus.
  • He always listens to music on the bus.
  • They met on the bus on their way to work.
  • Miles Jackson is on the bus.
  • Of what's going to happen on the bus.
  • We've got a lady on the bus.
  • Put Cherkasov and the others on the bus.
  • We have to load all the wardrobe on the bus.
  • Step on the bus and make your way to the back.
  • Her grandson was on the bus.
  • Recall sheet on the bus those kids died in.
  • I swapped it with the girl on the bus.
  • I'm not getting on the bus unless you explain now.
  • You pay at a kiosk before you get on the bus.
  • Today on the bus there was this adorable couple.
  • Mom, take this on the bus to eat.
  • Put your jacket on first and get on the bus.
  • I would've never gotten on the bus without the ticket.
  • That leaves eight people on the bus.
  • You'll see them when they get on the bus.
  • Jimmy was pushing me on the bus.
  • I had a near-death experience on the bus when I was little.
  • Robert, Dad wasrt on the bus.

at the bus

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

  • 2 days ago ... The woman at the bus stop in Barbie is not Barbara Handler. Director Greta Gerwig chose Ann Roth, a 91-year-old legendary costume designer ...
  • Your child should arrive at the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus arrives. Ahead of the new school year, visit the bus stop and show your child ...
  • I'm at the bus. Which one is correct ? :confused: I expect that you would be kind enough to explain a little bit more. :D
  • METRO City Bus: Local bus service available.* For additional information, see the wall map at the bus station or call METRO at 207-774-0351. *Please go to ...

Alternatives:

  • at the bus stop
  • by the bus
  • next to the bus
  • getting off the bus
  • waiting for the bus

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