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on the bus stop vs at the bus stop

The correct phrase is "at the bus stop." It is the commonly used preposition to indicate a location where someone is waiting for a bus. "On the bus stop" is not correct in this context.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 4258 views

on the bus stop

This phrase is not correct in English.

The correct preposition to use when referring to waiting for a bus is "at the bus stop."
  • So is this the same guy that we saw on the bus stop video?
  • That's from our ads on the bus stops and the urinal cakes.
  • The guy on all the bus-stop benches.
  • Joe Adler, that personal-injury lawyer you see on all the bus-stop bench ads.
  • Anything from forensics yet on trace from the bus stop?
  • I'll get on the bus at the earlier stop.
  • On my way to the bus stop it started raining even more, and I got soaking wet, of course.
  • On the way to the bus stop, Bill saw somebody he recognized walking towards him, but he couldn't remember his name.
  • He keeps on asking the names of bus stops.
  • How many passengers are on the bus at the last stop?
  • Right now I'm on my way to the bus stop...
  • In those days, giant pictures were put on the walls, on bus stops, on trucks, on taxis.
  • Come on, just stop the bus at the next light, open the lever, I'll get out,
  • Better go before the bus stops running...
  • Their house is just opposite the bus stop.
  • went to the bus-stop, got on the bus.
  • He walked to the bus stop and got on the bus.
  • I got up one morning, made breakfast, went to the bus-stop, got on the bus.
  • You might recognize him from the bus stop bench up the street.
  • So... we know that the bus stop explosion happened here and then they went northeast.

Alternatives:

  • at the bus stop

at the bus stop

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "at the bus stop" to indicate the location where someone is waiting for a bus.
  • 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 ...
  • parents, teachers, and the community to keep school bus safety in the forefront. Here are tips to keep our children safe at the bus stop.
  • Oct 13, 2022 ... Dunham was also waiting at the bus stop for his child to arrive. “Every day the kids look forward to heading to the bus stop.

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