Pop goes the public transportation: Buses and trains depicted in art

Riding the bus, streetcar, subway or train has not been lost on the creative minds behind song, film and TV. 

Here's a fine collection of public transportation caught by the imagination of creative types. (And in no particular order).

"Bus Stop" starring sexy Marilyn Monroe (who knew how to stop traffic with those curves):

"Bus Stop," the cool song by 1960's British band, The Hollies. 

"Clang, clang,clang went the Trolley, ding, ding, ding goes the bell," so sang the inimitable Judy Garland in "Meet Me in St. Louis."

Ralph Kramden, everyone's favorite bus driver from "The Honeymooners," which was voted as the second most funny sitcoms ever by Vanity Fair. 

"The Wheels on the bus go 'round and 'round," a kiddie favorite. 

Jerry Seinfeld's version:

Speaking of Seinfeld, the comedy featured more than a few golden Subway moments in its eight year run. Here's the one featuring the naked guy.

And another one with Elaine nearly suffocating from the crushing (and stinky) crowd. (Every tranny rider can attest to the brutal reality of this clip):

Training in luxury, circa 1950's on "I Love Lucy":

Let's get folksy and rebellious with Kingston Trio's MTA (New York City M.T.A that is):

Sheena Easton's "Morning Train" gives a run-down of the singer's (real or imagined) lover's daily commute to work via public transportation:

I hate this movie, but it does revolve around an out-of-control, speeding public bus filled with terrified passengers. Here is "Speed" with the most amazing and articulate actor ever to grace the screen, Keanu Reeves (dude!):

OK, maybe I did save one of the best for lasts: Duke Ellington's "Take the 'A' Train."