Learn different types of transport and common transport names used in daily life. This lesson is made for learners, especially kids and beginners, who want to improve their English vocabulary about transport. This lesson will help them learn the names of vehicles used on land, in the air, and in water. We’ll also cover public transport, kids’ examples, and more useful vocabulary for everyday use.
10 Types of Transportation
In this part, we will look at the main types of transport that exist in the world. These are broad categories that help group different vehicles.
- Land Transport
Transport that moves on roads or tracks, like cars, buses, and trains. - Air Transport
Transport that flies in the sky, like airplanes and helicopters. - Water Transport
Vehicles that travel on water, such as boats and ships. - Rail Transport
Transport that runs on railway tracks, mainly trains and subways. - Public Transport
Shared vehicles for public use, like buses, metros, and trams. - Private Transport
Personal vehicles used by individuals like cars and motorcycles. - Non-Motorized Transport
Transport without engines, such as bicycles and walking. - Animal-Powered Transport
Traditional transport pulled or carried by animals, like bullock carts or horse carriages. - Space Transport
Vehicles used to travel in space, like rockets and space shuttles. - Pipeline Transport
Used for transporting liquids or gases through pipes, like oil or water pipelines.
List of Common Transport Names in English
This section gives you a list of commonly used vehicles that you may see on roads, in the air, or on water.
- Car
- Bus
- Bicycle
- Motorcycle
- Train
- Truck
- Van
- Tram
- Taxi
- Ambulance
- Fire truck
- Police car
- Scooter
- Skateboard
- Roller skates
- Airplane
- Helicopter
- Ship
- Boat
- Yacht
- Canoe
- Submarine
- Rickshaw
- Cable car
- Metro
- Hot air balloon
- Jet ski
- Cargo ship
- Pickup truck
- Segway
Transport Names in English with Pictures
Car
A small road vehicle used by people to travel from one place to another.
Bus
A large vehicle that carries many passengers on fixed routes, often used for public transport.
Motorcycle
A two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine, used for quick travel.
Bicycle
A two-wheeled vehicle that you pedal to move, commonly used for short-distance travel.
Train
A long vehicle that runs on tracks and carries people or goods across cities and countries.
Taxi
A car that people hire to take them to a specific place for a fare.
Truck
A large vehicle used for transporting goods, materials, or heavy items.
Van
A medium-sized vehicle used to carry goods or groups of people.
Airplane
A flying vehicle used for fast travel over long distances.
Boat
A small water vehicle used on rivers, lakes, or near the shore.
Ship
A large water transport vehicle used to carry passengers or cargo across seas or oceans.
Scooter
A small motor vehicle with two wheels, easier to ride and is often used in cities.
Air Transport Vehicles List
Here you will learn the names of vehicles that fly in the air for travel or transport.
- Airplane
- Helicopter
- Hot air balloon
- Glider
- Jet
- Cargo plane
- Fighter jet
- Seaplane
- Drone
- Blimp
Water Transport Names
This part lists vehicles used on or under water, helpful for learning sea or river transport.
- Ship
- Boat
- Yacht
- Ferry
- Submarine
- Canoe
- Kayak
- Cargo ship
- Jet ski
- Sailboat
Public Transport Names
Learn the most common public transport vehicles used by people for daily travel in cities.
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
- Tram
- Metro
- Auto-rickshaw
- Trolleybus
- Ferry
- Cable car
- Shared van
Transport Names for Kids Learning
In this section, kids will learn simple vehicle names with easy examples to help them remember.
- Car – A car takes you to school.
- Bus – A bus carries many people.
- Bike – A bike has two wheels.
- Train – A train moves on tracks.
- Boat – A boat floats on water.
- Plane – A plane flies in the sky.
- Truck – A truck carries heavy things.
- Taxi – A taxi takes people to places.
Common Transport Vehicles Used in Daily Life
Here we cover everyday vehicles that people use the most in cities and towns.
- Car
- Bus
- Taxi
- Motorcycle
- Bicycle
- Scooter
- Van
- Auto-rickshaw
- Metro
- Train
- Truck
- Pickup truck
FAQs
What are the 3 main types of transport?
The 3 main types are land, air, and water transport.
What is public transport?
Public transport means vehicles shared by many people, like buses, trains, and taxis.
Which transport is used the most in cities?
Buses, cars, motorbikes, and metro trains are mostly used in cities.
What are some air transport vehicles?
Examples include airplanes, helicopters, jets, and hot air balloons.
What transport do kids usually use?
Kids often use school buses, bicycles, and sometimes cars with parents.
