A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Where is the bus stop" in Spanish
Ask for the bus stop location in Spanish with this essential travel phrase.
¿Dónde está la parada de autobús?
DOHN-deh ehs-TAH lah pah-RAH-dah deh ow-toh-BOOSneutral
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Use this when you're in a city or town and need to find where to catch a bus. It's perfect for asking a local or someone at a tourist information desk.
Alternatives
- ¿Dónde está la parada del bus?Slightly more common in some regions, 'del bus' is a contraction.
- ¿Dónde está la estación de autobuses?Use this if you're looking for a main bus station, not just a single stop.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'parada' with 'parado'
'Parada' means stop, while 'parado' means stopped or standing.
Pronouncing 'autobús'
The 'au' sounds like 'ow' in 'cow', and the stress is on the last syllable.
A small cultural note
In many Latin American countries, 'autobús' is the most common term. While 'bus' is understood, using 'autobús' shows a bit more local knowledge.
Frequently asked
how to say bus stop in spanish
The most common way is 'la parada de autobús'. You can also say 'la parada del bus'.
where is the bus station in spanish
To ask for a bus station, use '¿Dónde está la estación de autobuses?'. This is for a central hub, not a single stop.
what is the spanish word for bus
The most common word for bus in Latin America is 'autobús'. In Spain, 'autobús' is also used, but 'bus' is very common too.
