intercity
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- adjective
- /ˌɪntərˈsɪti/
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interurbano
- Union Station is a fantastic building, and the rebirth of viable local and intercity passenger rail in SoCal would be very interesting to me.
- an intercity bus
The big advantage when we're talking intercity comparing to the big trains is say you're going Frisco to the Los Angeles.
- The big advantage when we're talking intercity comparing to the big trains is say you're going Frisco to the Los Angeles.
Examples
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Amtrak's federal mandate is intercity passenger rail.
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Many sparsely populated areas no longer even have intercity bus service.
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The regulatory situation means it's very difficult or impossible to make money in intercity rail in Canada.
Blog text (7) -
On our trip, we use a variety of public transportation, including subways, buses, cabs, and intercity rail services.
Academic text (2010) -
For example, bus service that is used as a dedicated connector to commuter or intercity rail service, certain airport shuttles, and university bus systems share many or all of these characteristics.
Blog text (16) -
The new intercity bus service connects cities across the state, making travel easier for residents.
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We opted for the intercity train to visit our relatives, as it provided a comfortable and fast journey.
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An intercity shuttle runs every hour between the major cities in the region, ensuring convenient travel options.
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Etymology
Intercity comes from the parts inter- meaning 'between' and city meaning 'town'. So, it describes things that connect or run 'between' towns or cities, like trains, buses, or highways.