How to Complete the School Bus Quest & Get All Key Fragments A Dusty Trips Guide!

Navigating through Dusty Trip’s latest quest for a free car can be both an adventure and a challenge. This guide walks you through the process of acquiring the school bus, highlighting every detail from starting the quest to testing your new ride’s performance.

Initiating the School Bus Quest

The journey begins by speaking with the school bus quest giver. The task requires you to gather three key fragments. These fragments are essential for crafting a unique key that unlocks the school bus. Your first step is to locate these fragments scattered throughout random buildings in the game. For instance, one fragment might be found at a truck stop building, while others could be hidden inside garages. The fragments have a distinctive look, resembling a mortise key with a rusty texture.

Collecting the Key Fragments

Keep an eye out for the key fragments during your exploration. As you find them, ensure they are added to your backpack. The order of discovery is not fixed since the fragments are placed randomly. Once you’ve collected two fragments from different locations, locate the third one to complete the set. Each fragment is vital for the key-making process, so verify that you have all three before proceeding.

Crafting the Rusty Key

With the key fragments in your inventory, return to the Dusty Trip lobby and meet up with Crafter Carlos. Hand over the fragments to initiate the key-making process. The result is a “Rusty Key” that will open the gate to the school bus. Be sure to select the desert map, as the school bus is located about 4,300 meters from the bus impound lot building.

Unlocking and Claiming the School Bus

Once you reach the designated location, use the Rusty Key to unlock the gate. Completing this step awards you with a bus breakout badge, a sign that you have successfully claimed the school bus. The quest also allows you the option to switch and build your vehicle if desired.

After claiming the bus, take time to familiarize yourself with its unique features. The bus is equipped with extra gas cans from its spawn point, and one of its secret functions is an operational stop sign designed to ensure passenger safety. The interior offers 12 passenger seats arranged in a 4 by 2 layout.

However, be prepared for a known bug: exiting the passenger seat can be tricky. You may need to spam the leave button, and if not done quickly, you might find yourself teleported to the roof.

Performance Testing and Controls

The school bus comes with a digital speedometer and several interesting control mechanics:

  • Pressing the “G” key activates the handbrake without needing to aim your mouse.
  • The engine starts automatically when you press the acceleration button if it’s off.

During testing, the bus achieved a top speed reading of 51 km/h on the speedometer, although calculations revealed it could actually reach up to 94 km/h. Acceleration tests showed it takes roughly 9.58 seconds to cover 100 meters. Braking performance is adequate, though exiting the driver’s seat might require a bit of extra effort due to in-game quirks.

For those curious about customization, the option to equip the bus with big wheels is available. Although these wheels appear larger, their performance impact is minimal because their diameter is similar to that of the standard wheels. Testing revealed that while the digital speedometer recorded a higher value with the upgrade, the actual top speed remained around 100 km/h. Acceleration saw a slight delay, taking approximately 10.16 seconds for the same distance.


Dusty Trip’s school bus quest offers a mix of exploration, collection, and hands-on testing that keeps the gameplay engaging. Whether you’re tackling the challenge for fun or aiming to fine-tune your in-game vehicle, this guide provides all the essential steps and tips to secure the school bus successfully. Enjoy the journey, and may your travels in Dusty Trip be smooth and rewarding.

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