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C'è un autobus che va al museo?

Is there a bus that goes to the museum?

Pronunciation

au-TO-bus — stress on second syllable. mu-SE-o — stress on second syllable.

When to use it

When the destination is too far to walk and you need public transport directions.

What it means

'C'è un autobus che va a' (is there a bus that goes to) + destination uses a relative clause. 'Autobus' is used directly (from English). Alternative: 'l'autobus numero 23 va al museo?' (does bus number 23 go to the museum?). For metro: 'c'è una metro per...?'

Variations

Quale autobus va in centro?

Which bus goes to the centre?

Asking for a bus number

Dove si prende il tram per il Castello?

Where do you take the tram to the Castle?

'Tram' is used for trams/streetcars

C'è la metropolitana qui vicino?

Is there a metro nearby?

Asking about metro proximity

Mini Dialogue

— C'è un autobus che va al museo egizio? — Sì, il 13 e il 55. La fermata è là in fondo. — Ogni quanto passa? — Ogni dieci minuti circa.

— Is there a bus that goes to the Egyptian Museum? — Yes, the 13 and the 55. The stop is down there at the end. — How often does it come? — About every ten minutes.

Cultural Note

Italy's bus systems are city-specific and often complex. Most Italian cities have regional and urban bus networks (ATAC in Rome, ATM in Milan, GEST in Florence). Tickets must be bought before boarding at tobacconists (tabaccherie), ticket machines, or phone apps — buying on the bus is not always possible and always more expensive.