Yellow School Bus Playset Plan

Grab your backpack and step onto the Yellow School Bus Playset! This charming wooden playhouse captures the classic look of a real school bus, complete with headlights, mirrors, and a driver’s seat. At just the right size for kids aged 2 ½ to 8, it offers plenty of room inside for friends to hop on board and imagine all kinds of fun journeys. Whether they’re driving through make-believe towns or hosting classroom adventures, this bus sparks hours of creative play.

Building the bus is made simple with clear step-by-step plans that guide you through the process. Perfect for schools or families who love a hands-on project, this playset adds a nostalgic and playful touch to any backyard. It’s the ideal place for kids to gather, explore, and create stories that keep them coming back for more.

Features:

• 100 ft² in usable play space
• Designed for ages 3-8
• 5' Wall Heights
• Many details such as headlights, driver's seat and interior benches, mirrors, steps and more!
• 17.5' long, 8.5' wide, 7' tall
• 29 page, step by step PDF plan

Plan Category:

🚂 Vehicle Playset Plans

Lumber List:

Make sure to take advantage of any volume discount from your local lumber yard!

Decking:
( 24 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 18 ) 5/4” x 6” x 10'
( 34 ) 5/4” x 6” x 12'
( 3 ) 5/4” x 6” x 16'

2x4:
( 51 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 27 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 10 ) 2” x 6” x 12'

2x6:
( 6 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 8 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 5 ) 2” x 6” x 12'

2x8:
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 3 ) 2” x 8” x 12'

2x2:
( 3 ) 2” x 2” x 8'

4x6:
( 1 ) 4” x 6” x 12'