Translation guide
A bus that travels regularly between two points, often over a short distance, such as between an airport and a hotel, or a station and an event venue.
シャトルバス
shuttle bus
A bus that runs back and forth on a fixed route, often free or for a fee, connecting key locations.
The most common and direct translation. Used for airport shuttles, hotel shuttles, event shuttles, etc.
空港からホテルまでシャトルバスが出ています。
A shuttle bus runs from the airport to the hotel.
このシャトルバスは無料です。
This shuttle bus is free.
Literally 'pick-up/drop-off bus'. Often used for hotel or facility shuttles that transport guests. Slightly more formal than シャトルバス.
ホテルの送迎バスをご利用ください。
Please use the hotel shuttle bus.
A circulating bus that loops around a specific area, like a shopping district or a large campus. Not always a direct 'shuttle' but similar in function.
この巡回バスは駅と病院を結んでいます。
This shuttle bus connects the station and the hospital.
A bus service set up temporarily to replace a train line or to serve a special event.
A substitute bus service, often used when trains are suspended. Functions as a shuttle along the affected route.
線路工事のため、代行バスを運行しています。
Due to track construction, a shuttle bus is in operation.
A temporary bus, often used for events or seasonal needs. Can be a shuttle if it runs back and forth.
花火大会のため、臨時バスが増発されます。
Extra shuttle buses will be added for the fireworks festival.