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You’ll need to change two buses to get to the museum; the transfer times are short, so make sure to be quick.

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Sentence

Narrator

You’ll need to change two buses to get to the museum; the transfer times are short, so make sure to be quick.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Directions

To reach the museum, you'll need to change two buses; the transfer times are short, so be prompt.

Describing a Journey

My journey to the museum involved two bus changes with tight connections, requiring me to be quick.

Warning Someone

Be aware that you'll have to change two buses to get to the museum, and the transfers are short, so don't be late.

Asking for Clarification

I understand I need to change buses, but how short are the transfer times at the museum?

Rephrased versions

Formal

To arrive at the museum, it will be necessary to board two different buses; the intervals between buses are brief, therefore, expeditious movement is required.

Casual

You gotta switch buses twice to get to the museum; you'll only have a short time to change, so hurry up!

Simpler English

Take two buses to the museum; you won't have much time to change buses.

Phrases to learn

change buses

To board a different bus to continue a journey.

transfer times are short

The time allowed between buses is brief.