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"On the bus" is a phrase which is often translated as "en el autobús", and "by bus" is a phrase which is often translated as "en autobús". Learn more about the difference between "on the bus" and "by bus" below.
on the bus(
an
thuh
buhs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. en el autobús
There was a man on the bus that was selling ham and cheese sandwiches.Había un hombre en el autobús que vendía panes de jamón y queso.
b. en el bus
I work in another city, so I feel like I'm always on the bus.Trabajo en otra ciudad, así que siento como si siempre estuviera en el bus.
by bus(
bay
buhs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. en autobús
Why don't we travel by bus? It's much cheaper.¿Por qué no viajamos en autobús? Es mucho más barato.
b. en bus
I came to Oakland by bus, but I'll leave by plane.Llegué a Oakland en bus, pero regresaré en avión.
