Now how to get into town? Is there a taxi queue? Are there buses that take you close to your location? Did you get a hold of your friend or family to meet you somewhere? Has the travel agency made accommodations for a pick-up service? Do you need to find the car rental counters? Read on and see if these English phrases are helpful to you when you need to take transportation into the city!
Today's Sentences
- Could you take me to..?
- How much will that cost?
- How long does it take to get there?
- Is there another way to get into the city?
- I’m in a hurry, could you take the quickest route?
01
Could you take me to..?
Situation 1
Could you take me to City Centre on 6th?
Sure.
Seatbelts, please.
シートベルトをお願いします。
How long will it take?
The quickest way from the airport will take 21 minutes.
Situation 2
Hello, could you take me to Bordeaux?
Yes, we have heavy traffic now so it will take 40 minutes.
Is that ok?
それでよろしいですか？
That’s fine.
How much will it cost?
費用はどのくらいかかりますか？
Between 35-40 euros.
02
How much will that cost?
Situation 1
Is this the bus that goes into Narita city?
You’re correct.
How much will that cost?
1,500 yen.
Situation 2
Is there another way to get to the airport?
There’s an airport shuttle service.
How much will that cost?
Usually it starts at $46 BRL.
03
How long does it take to get there?
Situation 1
I’d like to go to The British Museum.
Sure.
How long does it take to get there?
From Heathrow, it takes a little over an hour to get there.
Situation 2
I want to go to the Colosseum.
How long does it take to get there?
そこに行くのにどれくらい時間がかかりますか？
Well, it only takes 30 minutes from the airport but they’re already closed at this hour.
Then can you take me to Residence City Suites?
Sure.
04
Is there another way to get into the city?
Situation 1
The taxi will take 41 minutes to get into Prague.
Is there another way to get into the city?
Yes, there are buses, metro, and trams.
Good to know.
Thank you for your help!
助けてくれてありがとう！
Situation 2
Is there another way to get into the city?
You can call a taxi, direct bus or train you can take as well.
How long does it take by train?
The train takes about 50 minutes.
It costs 14 euros for a one-way and 28 euros for a return.
片道は14ユーロ、往復は28ユーロです。
05
I’m in a hurry, could you take the quickest route?
Situation 1
Hello, I’m in a hurry, could you take the quickest route?
Sure.
Luckily, it’s not rush hour.
幸いにも、ラッシュアワーではありません。
How long will it take?
I can get you to the airport in less than 30 minutes.
Situation 2
Where can I take you?
I’m going to The Orsay Museum.
I’m in a hurry, could you take the quickest route?
急いでいるので、一番早いルートをお願いできますか？
I can get you there in 20 minutes.
That would be great.
Thank you.
ありがとうございます。
