To talk about bus stations you need some new vocabulary and phrases.
Read, listen and learn some new words.
Read, listen and learn some new words.
bus station — [bʌs ˈsteɪʃən] — The place where buses arrive and depart; autobusu stacija, autoosta
bus stop — [bʌs stɒp] — A designated place where a bus picks up or drops off passengers; autobusa pietura
journey — [ˈdʒɜːni] — The act of traveling from one place to another; ceļojums
route — [ruːt] — The path or direction a bus takes to reach its destination; maršruts
passenger — [ˈpæsɪndʒə] — A person who is traveling in a bus; pasažieris
bus fare — [bʌs fɛə] — The amount of money you pay for a bus ticket; autobusa biļetes cena
seat — [siːt] — A place where a passenger can sit on the bus; sēdvieta
destination — [ˌdɛstɪˈneɪʃən] — The place where you are going; galamērķis
Prepositions
Here are some examples of using prepositions when talking about transport and traveling:
Using "at"
"At" is used for specific points or locations (e.g., at the station, at the airport).
Example:
I'll meet you at the airport before the flight.
We arrived at the train station just in time.
I'll meet you at the airport before the flight.
We arrived at the train station just in time.
Using "in"
"In" refers to being inside something (e.g., in the car, in the taxi).
Example:
She’s already in the car, waiting to leave.
When you’re in the city, you can use public transportation.
She’s already in the car, waiting to leave.
When you’re in the city, you can use public transportation.
Using "on"
"On" is for boarding or being on large forms of transportation (e.g., on the bus, on the plane).
Example:
We got on the bus at the central station.
He fell asleep on the train.
We got on the bus at the central station.
He fell asleep on the train.
Using "to"
"To" indicates direction or destination (e.g., to London, to the station).
Example:
I’m traveling to Paris for a conference next week.
She’s going to the airport now.
I’m traveling to Paris for a conference next week.
She’s going to the airport now.
Using "from"
"From" indicates the starting point (e.g., from Paris, from platform 6).
Example:
The flight from New York was delayed.
The train departs from platform 6.
The flight from New York was delayed.
The train departs from platform 6.
Using "for"
"For" shows purpose or reason (e.g., for a flight, for a trip).
Example:
I bought a ticket for the 9:00 AM bus.
They were waiting for their luggage at the baggage claim.
I bought a ticket for the 9:00 AM bus.
They were waiting for their luggage at the baggage claim.
Useful phrases
Where is the bus station? — A question asking for the location of the bus station; Kur atrodas autoosta?
What time is the next bus? — Asking when the next bus will arrive; Cikos ir nākamais autobuss?
How much is a ticket to London [destination]? — Inquiring about the price of a ticket; Cik maksā biļete uz Londonu [galamērķi]?
Which platform does the bus leave from? — Asking for the platform number where the bus will depart; No kuras platformas izbrauc autobuss?
Can I have a ticket to [destination]? — Requesting a ticket to a specific destination; Vai es varu nopirkt biļeti uz [galamērķi]?
Is this seat taken? — Asking if a seat is already occupied by someone else; Vai šī vieta ir aizņemta?
How long does the journey take? — Asking about the duration of the trip; Cik ilgi ilgst brauciens?
Is this the bus to [destination]? — Confirming if the bus is going to the desired destination; Vai šis ir autobuss uz [galamērķi]?
When will the bus arrive? — Asking about the arrival time of the bus; Kad autobuss pienāks?
Do you accept credit cards? — Asking if you can pay for the ticket using a credit card; Vai pieņemat kredītkartes?
What time is the next bus? — Asking when the next bus will arrive; Cikos ir nākamais autobuss?
How much is a ticket to London [destination]? — Inquiring about the price of a ticket; Cik maksā biļete uz Londonu [galamērķi]?
Which platform does the bus leave from? — Asking for the platform number where the bus will depart; No kuras platformas izbrauc autobuss?
Can I have a ticket to [destination]? — Requesting a ticket to a specific destination; Vai es varu nopirkt biļeti uz [galamērķi]?
Is this seat taken? — Asking if a seat is already occupied by someone else; Vai šī vieta ir aizņemta?
How long does the journey take? — Asking about the duration of the trip; Cik ilgi ilgst brauciens?
Is this the bus to [destination]? — Confirming if the bus is going to the desired destination; Vai šis ir autobuss uz [galamērķi]?
When will the bus arrive? — Asking about the arrival time of the bus; Kad autobuss pienāks?
Do you accept credit cards? — Asking if you can pay for the ticket using a credit card; Vai pieņemat kredītkartes?