バス、地下鉄、タクシーで使えるフレーズ

Phrases on the bus/subway & in a taxi
 
How many stops from here?
It’ll take you five stops to get there.
 
Which bus goes to Central Park?
You can take the number 2 bus.
 
How often does the number 2 bus come?
It comes every 10 minutes.
 
 
Where should I get off?
You should get off at the next stop.
 
Where should I transfer to get to City Hall?
Transfer to line 3 at the next stop.
 
Does this train go to London?
Yes, it does.
 
 
Where are you headed?
Take us to the airport, pease.
 
 
Could you please step on it? I’m in a hurry.
I’ll try my best.
 
You can just drop me off here.
Okay, I’ll pull over right here.
 
 

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