How to Catch a Bus
Figure out where you're going on a map and find your starting point.. Use local public transit if you're going somewhere in your city.. Opt for a regional transit service if you're going to a nearby town or suburb.
Steps
Figure out where you're going on a map and find your starting point.
Figure out where you're going on a map and find your starting point.
Use local public transit if you're going somewhere in your city.
Use local public transit if you're going somewhere in your city.
Opt for a regional transit service if you're going to a nearby town or suburb.
Opt for a regional transit service if you're going to a nearby town or suburb.
Look for a long-distance carrier to take you to another city or region.
Look for a long-distance carrier to take you to another city or region.
Identify buses on the map or list of routes by their name and number.
Identify buses on the map or list of routes by their name and number.
Find the bus that goes to your destination on a map or list of routes.
Find the bus that goes to your destination on a map or list of routes.
Pull up a schedule for that route to see when that bus is available.
Pull up a schedule for that route to see when that bus is available.
Buy your ticket ahead of time to take a long-distance bus out of your town.
Buy your ticket ahead of time to take a long-distance bus out of your town.
Bring cash with you if you don't have a pass.
Bring cash with you if you don't have a pass.
Load a transit card or bus pass if you plan on taking the bus regularly.
Load a transit card or bus pass if you plan on taking the bus regularly.
Walk, grab a taxi, or take public transit to the bus stop.
Walk, grab a taxi, or take public transit to the bus stop.
Show up at least 15 minutes early to ensure you don't miss the bus.
Show up at least 15 minutes early to ensure you don't miss the bus.
Read the ticker or sign on the bus as it's pulling up to spot your ride.
Read the ticker or sign on the bus as it's pulling up to spot your ride.
Stay out of the way and follow the line if one forms to get on.
Stay out of the way and follow the line if one forms to get on.
Show your pass or ticket to the driver if you bought it ahead of time.
Show your pass or ticket to the driver if you bought it ahead of time.
Pay for the bus once you get on if you're paying as you go.
Pay for the bus once you get on if you're paying as you go.
Sit down in any seat outside of the handicap area.
Sit down in any seat outside of the handicap area.
Stand away from the doors if all seats are taken.
Stand away from the doors if all seats are taken.
Slide your backpack or bag in front of you or on your lap.
Slide your backpack or bag in front of you or on your lap.
Pull the string near the top of the window or press a button to get off.
Pull the string near the top of the window or press a button to get off.
Don't walk in front of the bus after you get off.
Don't walk in front of the bus after you get off.
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