Spanish Phrase
Tienes que hacer transbordo en Union Station.
Meaning
You need to change trains (or other transport) at Union Station. The phrase is typical in travel contexts where a passenger must switch from one line to another to continue the journey.
When to use
Use this sentence when giving directions to a traveler, explaining a route on a public‑transport map, or answering a question about how to reach a destination that requires a transfer at Union Station.
✦Grammar Breakdown
TienesquehacertransbordoenUnionStation.
tener que + infinitivo
Expresses obligation. The verb ‘tener’ is conjugated (tienes) and followed by ‘que’ + infinitive (hacer).
hacer transbordo
‘Transbordo’ is a noun meaning a transfer between vehicles; it is commonly paired with the verb ‘hacer’.
preposición ‘en’
Used to indicate the place where the transfer takes place.
nombres propios en inglés
Station names like ‘Union Station’ are usually kept in their original language, even in Spanish sentences.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cómo llego al museo de arte contemporáneo?
How do I get to the contemporary art museum?
Tienes que hacer transbordo en Union Station.
You have to transfer at Union Station.
✕Common Mistakes
Tienes que hacer cambio en Union Station.
‘Cambio’ is not the usual term for a transport transfer; use ‘transbordo’ instead.
Tienes que hacer transbordo a Union Station.
The correct preposition for location is ‘en’, not ‘a’.
Tienes que haces transbordo en Union Station.
After ‘tener que’, the verb must stay in infinitive form, not conjugated.
↔Alternatives
Debes cambiar de tren en Union Station.
You must change trains at Union Station.
Necesitas hacer transbordo en Union Station.
You need to make a transfer at Union Station.
Hay que hacer transbordo en Union Station.
One has to transfer at Union Station.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish‑speaking countries the word ‘transbordo’ is the standard term for changing from one vehicle to another, especially in metros, buses and trains. While the station name stays in English, you can also hear locals say ‘la estación Union’ or simply ‘Union Station’. Remember that ‘cambio’ is more generic and can refer to money or a change of opinion, so ‘transbordo’ is the safer choice for travel instructions.