School Bus Coloring Pages: 34 Free Printable Sheets

Pick the colors and create your own unique school bus!

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!
cartoon school bus driving over a small bridge coloring page for kids

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.
detailed school bus driving through a mountain road coloring sheet

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.
easy school bus coloring page showing bus at a red light

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.
kawaii school bus with big round wheels fun coloring page

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.
mandala style school bus illustration coloring page for adults

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.
school bus climbing a steep hill detailed coloring sheet

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.
school bus crossing railroad tracks printable coloring page

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.
school bus driving at night under the moon printable coloring page

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.
school bus driving past a farm with barn and animals coloring sheet

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.
school bus driving through rain with windshield wipers coloring page

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.
school bus on a highway with other vehicles coloring sheet

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.
school bus parked at a gas station simple coloring sheet

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.
school bus parked in a parking lot near shops coloring sheet

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.
school bus parked on a dirt road near a forest coloring sheet

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.
school bus parked on grass near a playground fun coloring page

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.
school bus picking up students at a bus stop printable coloring page

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.
school bus with luggage on the roof cartoon style coloring sheet

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.
school bus with stop sign extended coloring sheet for kids

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.
simple school bus side view easy coloring page for kids

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.
Free printable coloring sheet featuring school bus pulling up in front of the school

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.
Coloring picture for kids featuring a school bus on a street with buildings in the background

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.
Coloring page of a cartoony school bus with a wide grin, raised eyebrows and gleaming eyes surrounded by stars

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.
Free coloring image of a school bus driving down a suburban street with trees and houses in the background

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.
School bus coloring pages

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.
Coloring page of a cartoony school bus full of children driving down the rainbow surrounded by clouds and sun

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.
Detailed coloring picture featuring school bus driven by a happy driver surrounded by clouds in the sky

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.
Black-and-white picture for kids featuring a school bus parked in front of a school building

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.
Free printable coloring sheet for kids featuring the forepart of a massive school bus

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.
Printable pdf featuring the front of a school bus with two headlights and tall buildings in the background

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.
Detailed coloring page featuring a school bus with BLC 8831 plate parked in front of a row of houses

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.
Printable coloring image featuring the front of a school bus with big wheels and round headlights

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.
Coloring sheet of a school bus with a happy driver and two students featured at the top of a hill

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.
Detailed coloring page featuring a school bus on a street in a residential neighborhood

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.
Printable page to color of a school bus on the road on a cloudy day carrying three massive books on its roof

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.

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.

Keep the Wheels Turning

With 34 free school bus coloring pages ready to download and print, kids can celebrate the daily commute, practice safety, and explore scenes from city streets to country roads. Check back often for new transportation printables and seasonal updates—then grab your crayons and let those wheels roll!

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