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express bus; highway bus; long-distance bus
A bus that travels on expressways, connecting cities or distant areas. A common and affordable alternative to trains for intercity travel in Japan.
高速バスで大阪に行く。
To go to Osaka by express bus.
高速バスは新幹線より安い。
The express bus is cheaper than the bullet train.
夜行高速バスに乗れば、朝には目的地に着く。
If you take an overnight express bus, you'll arrive at your destination by morning.
Composed of 高速 (high speed; expressway) + バス (bus). Refers to buses that travel on expressways (高速道路) for intercity transport.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 高速バスに乗る: to ride an express bus
- 高速バスを予約する: to book an express bus
- 夜行高速バス: overnight express bus
- 高速バスの乗り場: express bus stop/terminal
SIMILAR TERMS:
- 路線バス: local route bus — operates within a city
- 貸切バス: chartered bus — rented for group travel
- 夜行バス: overnight bus — a subcategory of 高速バス
CULTURAL NOTE:
Express buses are a budget-friendly way to travel between Japanese cities. Popular routes include Tokyo-Osaka and Tokyo-Nagoya. Overnight buses (夜行バス) are especially popular among students and budget travelers, as they save on hotel costs.