getting on the bus

A bus trip:
He is getting on the bus.
He is paying the fare.
He is on the bus.
He is getting off the bus.

I'd say he's getting on the bus, whether I'm already on it or not.

I prefer to use 'boarding' the bus or train.

Thank you so much, AlpheccaStars.
I'll keep those examples in mind.

Blue JayI'd say he's getting on the bus, whether I'm already on it or not.

That's exactly what I wanted to know.
Thanks a lot, Blue Jay.

Thank you very much, Wilpeter.
I'll try using the expression "board the bus" next time.

I realize the train has already left, but here are a few alternative words to enrich your use of the language:
to mount a horse; to dismount from a horse or bicycle; to alight from a bus; to disembark from a plane.

Thank you so much for you wisdom, Wilpeter.
I'll keep them in mind.

wilpeterto mount a horse; to dismount from a horse or bicycle; to alight from a bus; to disembark from a plane.

I have to say that I have not used any of those terms for many years,

fivejedjonI have to say that I have not used any of those terms for many years,

I'm sorry to hear that. Getting replaces so many other fine words.