"Missed the bus" is the Engpsh expression for "错过了公交车".

This expression comes from the idea of not being able to catch or board a bus due to arriving too late, missing an opportunity to ride it.

Example sentences:

I missed the bus this morning and had to take a taxi to work.
She missed the bus to the airport and had to reschedule her fpght.
He missed the bus and was late for his meeting.

Example translations:

我今天早上错过了公交车，只能坐出租车去上班。
她错过了去机场的公交车，不得不重新安排航班。
他错过了公交车，迟到了会议。