Tour the top 10+ converted buses

Have you dreamt of traveling and living in a stunning bus conversion? You certainly aren't alone. Since the tiny home movement has gained traction, a subset of folks have gravitated towards bus conversions. That's right. We are talking about renovating an old bus from the ground up, and it's not just the yellow old school bus. Bus conversions come in all forms!
The appeal? Not only do you get the freedom of being mortgage-free from living smaller but you also can take full advantage of being able to freely travel wherever you want. In the list below, we showcase some of the best bus conversions we seen. Some of these conversions were performed by artists; others were done by young couples or families. All of the owners were driven by a shared passion of living out their bus dream. Explore and tour these bus conversions, and perhaps you too will be downsizing your home next.
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 Sara Miedema
1. This family of 4 is living the converted bus dream in their stylish living room
Obviously, the tiny home dream needs to be driven by unwavering dedication. For Sara and Austin Miedema, there was hardly any doubt that their converted bus ambitions would one day become a reality.
Sara is a photographer by trade and has been documenting their pursuit of a simpler lifestyle to her enthusiastic blog readers and keen Instagram followers. Get the full tour here.
TREBVENTURE
2. Embark with a family of 5 on their bus conversion: Their dream home has everything
When a trailer conversion is not enough, the full Skoolie experience is the natural way forward. At least, that was the case for Ashley and Brandon Trebitowski. This adventurous couple from Albuquerque, New Mexico, felt compelled to follow in the footsteps of some like-minded friends and pursue a bus conversion of their own.
Before long, they were eyeing up a 1999 Bluebird from Texas that would eventually be transformed into their ideal home. Get the full tour here.
Blue Bus Adventure
3. This adventurous blue bus will delight you with its minimalist open-plan living area
Another day, another converted bus dream come true. Today's road trip features the Blue Bus Adventure – a creative project masterminded by Nick Cahill and Jessica Perez.
According to an interview on Insomniac, the duo's drive to live more sustainably inspired them to purchase a blue 1988 Thomas school bus from Craigslist. With the new roadside companion in tow, Nick recruited some of his friends to labor over the construction, and Jessica was tasked with designing the interior. Get the full tour here.
Outside Found Bus
4. You'll love the bedroom in this converted bus, but it's the super detailed kitchen that takes the cake
Touring the country in a bus may not sound like an ideal vacation for most. Cramped quarters and annoying seatmates can make a long trek across the nation. But, this bus tour isn't your typical ride. Will Hitchcock and his fiancée Alyssa took an old bus, turned it into a house on wheels and headed on an adventure they chronicle on their Outside Found Facebook page. 
The couple, set to be married in September, purchased an old school bus in 2014. They've converted 37-foot-bus into a home they can take with them on the road. They run their tech consulting business from "home" so they have more freedom to explore bike and hiking trails on their downtime. Check out how they converted this bus into a comfortable home! Get the full tour here.
Claire Flint
5. Check out the wooden detailing in this rustic bus conversion's open-plan kitchen
We've got a special treat for you today. Claire Flint from Three Seed Design wanted to share her dad's bus conversion with us. Greg Flint, "a.k.a 'Papa Smurf' as locals refer to him," Claire told us, is a retired 70-year-old "lifelong artist, stonemason, and builder."
"I've always loved small homes on wheels," Greg says. Once his four daughters grew up, he sold his "10 acres and big log dream home. I wanted simplicity, economy, less stuff." Get the full tour here.
BYRON'S VINTAGE GYPSY BUS AIRBNB
6. See the vibrant inner beauty that awaits you in the bedroom of a vintage converted bus
When glamping meets bus conversion, you're bound to get a match made in heaven. Australia's Byron Bay is among the places where visitors can embrace the gypsy lifestyle as they marvel at the shimmering coastlines.
Just look for Emma and Cory, your soon-to-be Airbnb hosts. As innate explorers themselves, they have no issues with sharing their vintage-inspired bus with the town's keenest tourists. Get the full tour here.
Mark B
7. Wander inside the gorgeous living area of this trusty roadside companion
An insatiable desire to hit the road doesn't have to come at the cost of living in comfort.
Recently listed for sale, the Sausalito, CA native Wander Lodge is here to prove this point to a tee. Boasting a smooth steering experience and harmonious space capacities, this 1983 Bluebird is set to take us all for a highly enjoyable and memorable ride. Get the full tour here.
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8. Climb aboard an enchanting vintage bus that feels like a rustic cabin inside
Follow the path of glowing LED lights to this private, hidden bus located on four acres in Oregon. Seemingly out of nowhere you'll find a cozy, charming conversion all to itself, with a stunning garden view and plenty of greenery and flowers. It feels almost like a hidden clubhouse or a secret retreat, and that's only part of its magic!
Surrounded by cherry and plum trees, horses, cows, sheep, and gorgeous, sweeping land, this country vacation home may be secluded, but it's fully packed with everything you need for a comfortable, convenient stay. As you walk into the bus, you'll feel more like you're walking into a rustic cabin in the woods than a converted bus! The wooden interior definitely creates the feeling of a true home, and little touches like curtains on the windows, comfortable blankets and pillows, and custom shelves make this space so special and unique. Get the full tour here.
Airbnb
9. This little red converted bus's kitchen is packed with lovely artisan details
A small, rustic converted bus can really shine through with wonderful amenities. Such is the case of the Little Red Ruby Bus, an Oregon crater lake vacation rental with a difference.
Putting the "tiny" in tiny living, this lovely little 1963 Ford Short bus is brimming with handcrafted fittings and pleasant artisan touches throughout. Come see for yourself: Get the full tour here.
Good News Bus
10. See how a family of 9 comfortably sleeps in a lovely converted bus's bedrooms
Buy a big yellow bus. Repaint, refurbish, relocate the entire family. It may sound like a story you've heard before - but not in the way we're telling it today.
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You see, relocating a small family into a converted bus is simple enough. A family of nine, though? You wouldn't think it'd be possible. Get the full tour here.
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