Means of transport in Spanish

Means of transport are fundamental in our daily lives. In this article we will look at the vocabulary relating to transport in Spanish, the verbs we can use to refer to them and the prepositions that accompany these verbs.

Let's begin!

Bicicleta -
Bicycle

Moto -
Motorcycle

Coche -
Car

Taxi -
Taxi

Camioneta -
Van

Camión -
Camion

Autobus -
Bus

Tren -
Train

More vocabulary

Parada del autobús -
Bus stop

Autobús escolar -
School bus

Estación de tren -
Train station

Taquilla / boletería -
Ticket office

Horario -
Schedule

Plataforma / Andén -
Platform

Locomotora -
Locomotive

Tren de alta velocidad -
High-speed train

Verbs and prespositions related to transportation

After seeing the different means of transportation that exist, let's look at the verbs and prepositions that we use to refer to them.

Ir

Voy a trabajar en autobus o en metro pero nunca voy en coche.

I go to work by bus or subway but I never go by car.

Viajar

Cuando voy de vacaciones, prefiero viajar en tren y no en avión.

When I go on vacation, I prefer to travel by train and not by plane.

Cojer

¡Debo cojer un taxi o llegaré tarde!

I have to take a taxi or I'll be late!

Subir / Bajar

En la hora pico es difícil subir o bajar del autobus.

During rush hour it is difficult to get on or off the bus.

Manejar

Me cansa mucho manejar por eso voy caminando.

I get very tired driving so I walk.