vs 

QUICK ANSWER
"Tren" is a noun which is often translated as "train", and "autobús" is a noun which is often translated as "bus". Learn more about the difference between "tren" and "autobús" below.
el tren(
trehn
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. train
El tren está a punto de salir de la estación.The train is about to leave the station.
2. (transport)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. streetcar
En los trenes de San Francisco caben 60 personas.Streetcars in San Francisco fit 60 people.
b. tram
Haz un saludo al conductor para que sepa que quieres montarte en el tren.Wave at the conductor to let him know you want to get on the tram.
a. train
El tren de transmisión de tu coche está roto.The drive train of your car is broken.
b. gear
Demoraron el vuelo debido a un problema mecánico del tren de equipaje.The flight was delayed due to a mechanical problem with the landing gear.
a. rate
Si sigues comiendo a ese tren, te vas a poner muy gordo.If you keep eating at that rate, you'll get really fat.
Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.
el autobús(
ow
-
toh
-
boos
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. bus
Necesito tomar dos autobuses para llegar al trabajo.I need to take two buses to get to work.
b. coach
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
En esta ciudad, viajar en autobús es más barato que viajar en tren.Travelling by coach is cheaper than travelling by train in this city.
Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.