Hop aboard our collection of school bus coloring pages—a kid-friendly set of free PDF printables that turns everyday school transportation into creative fun.
You’ll find easy outlines for preschoolers, detailed scenes for older kids, and plenty of back-to-school vibes: yellow buses at a red light, crossing a railroad, cruising a mountain road, parked by the playground, rolling past a farm and barn, even night drives under the moon.
Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, and rainy-day activities, this set mixes simple bus side views, kawaii buses with big wheels, realistic front grills and headlights, stop-sign (stop arm) extended safety moments, and whimsical ideas like a bus driving over a bridge or down a rainbow.
Ride Into Learning with 34 Free Printable School Bus Coloring Pages
You’ll also spot a happy driver picking up students at a bus stop, highway scenes with other vehicles, gas-station and parking-lot pauses, and even a mandala-style bus page for teens or adults. Explore the whole collection below and print your favorites to start coloring!
1. School Bus on Bridge Coloring Page
This coloring page shows a cartoon school bus crossing a small bridge on its route. Kids can color the arches, water, and bus details for a playful scene.
2. Mountain Road School Bus Coloring Page
Drive through winding curves with a detailed school bus on a mountain road. The rocky slopes and tall pines add lots of areas to shade and texture.
3. School Bus Coloring Page
Here’s an easy school bus coloring page paused at a red light. Bold outlines make it perfect for younger kids and quick coloring sessions.
4. Kawaii School Bus Coloring Page
A kawaii school bus with big round wheels brings extra charm to coloring time. The simple shapes and cheerful style are great for beginners.
5. Mandala School Bus Coloring Page
This mandala-style school bus illustration blends patterns with a classic bus silhouette. It’s a calming, more detailed coloring page ideal for teens and adults.
6. School Bus on Hill Coloring Page
Color a determined school bus climbing a steep hill toward its destination. Rolling slopes and roadside details make the scene lively and fun.
7. School Bus at Railroad Crossing Coloring Page
Practice safety with a school bus waiting at railroad tracks. Kids can color signs, rails, and the bus while learning about crossings.
8. Nighttime School Bus Coloring Page
This nighttime school bus coloring page glows under a bright moon. Stars and shadows give the picture a peaceful, dreamy feel.
9. Farm Road School Bus Coloring Page
Ride past a country farm as the school bus passes barns and friendly animals. The fields and fences add extra spots to color and explore.
10. Rainy Day School Bus Coloring Page
It’s a rainy-day route with the windshield wipers swishing across the glass. Puddles and raindrops make this school bus scene extra playful to color.
11. Highway School Bus Coloring Page
Cruise down a busy highway with the school bus sharing the road with other vehicles. Straight lines and road markings help practice neat coloring.
12. School Bus at Gas Station Coloring Page
Fill up and go with a school bus parked at a gas station. Pumps, signs, and simple shapes keep this coloring page easy and fun.
13. School Bus Parking Lot Coloring Page
This page shows a school bus parked in a lot near local shops. Storefronts and windows add simple details for extra creativity.
14. Forest Dirt Road School Bus Coloring Page
Take a calm ride along a dirt road by the forest with a parked school bus. Trees and path textures give plenty of space for shading.
15. School Bus by Playground Coloring Page
A cheerful school bus waits by the playground on soft grass. Swings and slides in the background make this a playful coloring scene.
16. School Bus at Bus Stop Coloring Page
Color a friendly school bus stopping to pick up students at the curb. Backpacks, signs, and sidewalks bring the scene to life.
17. School Bus with Luggage Coloring Page
Pack for adventure with a school bus carrying luggage on the roof. It’s a fun field-trip vibe with easy lines to color.
18. School Bus Stop Sign Coloring Page
Teach road safety with a school bus displaying its extended stop sign. Clear shapes help kids color inside the lines while they learn.
19. Simple School Bus Side View Coloring Page
This simple side-view school bus coloring page is great for little hands. Big panels and wheels make coloring quick and satisfying.
20. School Bus Arriving at School Coloring Page
Welcome back to class with a school bus pulling up to the school entrance. Wide steps and tall doors are fun details to color.
21. City Street School Bus Coloring Page
Drive through the city with a school bus cruising past tall buildings. Straight edges and windows create neat areas to color.
22. Cartoon School Bus Coloring Page
Meet a cartoony school bus with a big grin and expressive eyes. Stars around the bus add a touch of magic to the scene.
23. Suburban School Bus Coloring Page
Take a ride down a peaceful suburban street with trees and cozy houses. This calm school bus coloring page is perfect for any age.
24. School Bus Coloring Page
Enjoy a classic school bus coloring page with bold, easy outlines. It’s a versatile design that fits any school-themed activity.
25. School Bus Rainbow Coloring Page
Join the fun as a cartoon school bus full of kids rides across a rainbow. Clouds and sunshine brighten the page for a joyful color session.
26. School Bus with Driver Coloring Page
Say hello to a happy driver steering the school bus beneath fluffy clouds. The detailed dashboard and windows invite careful coloring.
27. School Bus at School Building Coloring Page
This picture shows a school bus parked right in front of the school. Big shapes and clear lines make it simple for young artists.
28. School Bus Front View Coloring Page
Zoom in on the powerful front of a massive school bus for bold coloring. The grille and bumper details are perfect for practicing fine lines.
29. School Bus Printable PDF Coloring Page
Focus on the front view of a school bus set against tall city buildings. Headlights and mirrors give small features to color carefully.
30. School Bus with License Plate Coloring Page
A parked school bus displays the BLC 8831 license plate on a quiet street. Houses and sidewalks fill the scene with friendly detail.
31. School Bus Front View Coloring Page
Get a close-up of a school bus front with big wheels and round headlights. Clean outlines make this page quick to print and color.
32. School Bus on Hill Coloring Page
Wave to the happy driver and two students at the top of a hill. The open sky and rolling road make a bright, breezy coloring view.
33. Suburban School Bus Coloring Page
Stroll through a friendly neighborhood as the school bus passes by tidy homes. Fences and trees add extra spots to color.
34. Cloudy Day School Bus Coloring Page
On a cloudy day, this school bus carries three giant books on its roof like a rolling library. Kids will love coloring the pages, spines, and clouds.You might also like:
After You Color Your School Bus Coloring Pages
- Classroom extensions: Use finished pages to discuss bus safety—flashing red lights, stop-arm rules, railroad crossings, seat manners, and safe crosswalk habits.
- STEM & geography: Add a route number, draw a simple neighborhood map, label landmarks (school, library, park), and count shapes (wheels, windows, lights).
- Writing practice: On the back, have kids write a sentence about their morning pickup or favorite field trip and the bus ride there.
- Craft ideas: Turn pages into bookmarks, locker signs, bulletin-board borders, reward coupons for “great bus behavior,” or laminated placemats.
- Art techniques: Try marker for bold yellow, colored pencil for metal shading, and a white gel pen for headlight shine or rainy-day highlights on the windshield wipers.
- Display & share: Create a “Road to School” gallery wall—arrange pages in a line like a convoy, add road stripes with construction paper.