A used shuttle bus makes one of the easiest camper and skoolie conversions you can start with. Best Buses For Sale is a family-run dealer in Huntington, New York, and we sell rust-free, reconditioned Ford cutaway shuttles to builders all over the country, delivered on our own flatbed trailers.

Why a Cutaway Shuttle Beats a School Bus for Conversion

• No CDL in most cases: under federal rules, a bus under 26,001 lb designed for 15 or fewer people, including the driver, doesn’t need a CDL. Most full-size school buses do. After conversion, many states register it as a motor home, so check your DMV.
• Ford parts everywhere: E-350 and E-450 cutaways share their drivetrain with Ford’s vans and trucks, so any Ford shop can work on them.
• Easier to drive and park: a cutaway handles like a big pickup and fits places a 35-foot school bus never will.
• A clean start: we buy outside the Salt Belt, and Manny drives every bus and fixes what he finds before it is sold, so your build sits on a sound frame, floor and drivetrain.

What to Look for in a Conversion Shuttle

• Length and wheelbase: an E-450 or F-550 gives you more floor; an E-350 is easier to park. Our Shuttle Bus Specs & Dimensions tool lists sizes by model.
• Roof and walls: check the roof for leaks and soft spots before you insulate over them.
• Wheelchair lift: a lift bus can be a bargain. The lift and its door can be removed or kept as a cargo lift for bikes and gear.
• Rear luggage bay: some shuttles have a built-in rear compartment, ready-made storage for a build.
• Rear A/C and heat: a working rear system is a head start on climate control.

Before you buy any bus, run through our Used Shuttle Bus Buying Checklist.

Shuttle Buses for Conversion in Stock

Conversion Buyer FAQ

Do I Need a CDL to Drive a Converted Shuttle Bus?

Usually not. A cutaway under 26,001 lb is typically drivable on a regular license, especially once it is registered as a motor home. Rules vary by state, so confirm with your DMV.

Can You Deliver the Bus to Me?

Yes. We deliver anywhere in the U.S. on our own flatbed trailers, so the bus arrives without highway miles on it.

Can You Help With Customization?

Ask us. We offer customization on many buses and can talk through what makes sense before delivery.

Can I See the Bus Before I Buy?

Yes. Every listing has a walkaround video, and Manny will do a live FaceTime walkaround that shows the underside, the roof and a cold start.

Talk to Manny

Call or text (516) 852-2748 for a FaceTime walkaround, financing or delivery. We buy our buses nationwide from outside the Salt Belt and deliver anywhere in the U.S. on our own flatbeds. See every bus for sale »