公交车站。

You use it just like in English. You can say you are 'at' the stop or 'going to' the stop. Use the verb 在 (at) or 去 (go to). It is a noun, so it fits easily into sentences. You will see it on maps and street signs everywhere.

Use it when giving directions to a driver. Use it when meeting a friend for lunch. It is perfect for texting your location. If you are lost, ask for the nearest 公交车站. It is a universal survival word for urban life.

Do not use it for train stations or subways. Those use 火车站 or 地铁站. If you are in a tiny village, they might just say 站. Avoid using it for private car pick-up spots. It specifically refers to the official public bus infrastructure.

In China, bus stops are social hubs. You will see elderly people chatting or students checking phones. Many stops now have digital screens showing wait times. In big cities like Shanghai, they are sleek and modern. In older neighborhoods, they might just be a simple pole. They are the heartbeat of the daily commute.

People often shorten it to 公交站. In some regions, they might say 巴士站. If you are talking about the final stop, use 终点站. For a large terminal, use 公交枢纽. Most locals just stick to the three-character 公交站 for speed.