‘That Northwest Bus’ is a roadside canvas on wheels in rural Washington

That Northwest Bus is a roadside canvas on wheels in rural Washington

by Alise Valdes

Mon, November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM

A school bus covered in paint of many colors and designs and words sits in a grassy field under a gray cloudy sky

That Northwest Bus is a colorful roadside attraction in rural Washington where visitors love to make their mark. (Credit: Seattle Refined)

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WASHTUCNA, Wash. (Amazing America TV) — Once an abandoned vehicle that served as a humble home to farming equipment, this now-empty school bus (officially known as That Northwest Bus) in Washtucna, Washington, has become a must-stop for road-trippers eager to leave their artistic calling card and experience an offbeat attraction.

Over time, travelers and artists have turned the faded yellow surface of the bus into a constantly changing canvas, painting signatures, designs and messages.

That Northwest Bus is parked at 1035 S Hwy 261 in Washtucna, which is a little over an hour’s drive from Spokane.

Visitors are asked to “leave no trace,” besides their art, and they should use the hashtag #thatNWbus when posting photos on social media!

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