Bus Simulator 21

Trophy Guide & Roadmap

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Step 1 - Angel Shores

Angel Shores is the bigger of the two maps. We'll start to learn some basics and build our bus company. With a growing amount of money we will able to unlock every miscelleanous trophy of the game apart from Pedal to the Metal. The most tedious part will be the final mission where we have to level up every bus stop to level 5.

Welcome to Angel Shores
Finish the tutorial in Angel Shores
We unlock this trophy automatically as part of the story when we drive our bus out of the depot for the first time.
Are you Steerious?
Complete a slalom course without running over a traffic cone
We unlock this trophy by completing the slalom course flawlessly — meaning we can’t knock over any cones. The slalom is located behind the bus dealership.
I'm the Boss
Take over a bus from another driver using the route menu
To take over a bus from an NPC, we first need to assign buses to routes. We open the map with the touchpad and press Triangle to view the route list. After selecting a route with , we choose the calendar icon below “Drive now.” There, we press again and assign a bus. Assigned buses appear as round colored icons with two white arrows. We select such a bus with and choose “Take over bus” to get the trophy.
Fare Dodger
Catch a passenger without a valid ticket
For this trophy, we need to get out of the driver seat and check passengers for tickets using until we catch someone without one. As soon as we do, the game notifies us, and the trophy is awarded.
Hop On
Finish your first mission in Angel Shores
This trophy is awarded automatically once we complete the first assigned route in the game.
New and Shiny
Buy a bus in a dealership
We earn this trophy automatically during the main missions once we purchase a bus.
That's Art
Use 10 different decals on a single bus
At the paint shop, we can apply stickers in addition to colors and ads. After entering the shop and activating the parking brake (Left on D-pad), the customization menu opens. We go to “My Appearance” → “Stickers” → “Add New Stickers,” select one, and repeat until we have ten stickers. Then we accept the job by pressing to unlock the trophy.
There is no Accounting for Taste
Customize a bus
We unlock this trophy automatically during the main missions after customizing a bus. Once we purchase a new bus, our next task is to drive it to the paint shop. After giving it a fresh coat of paint, we save the changes by pressing . As soon as we exit the paint shop, the trophy unlocks.
Connecting Dots
Create a new Route
We unlock this trophy automatically during the main mission "A New Path" after creating a new bus route. To do this, we open the map using the touchpad and press to access the route creation menu. Once we've created the required route, we press again to save it. The trophy unlocks right afterward.
Always on Time
Change a value in the timetable
To adjust the departure times, we open the map using the touchpad, press to bring up the route list, select a route with , then press the calendar icon below “Drive now.” This takes us to the schedule menu. We scroll down with the D-pad and confirm with . We can now adjust the time using Up or Down on the D-pad. The trophy unlocks once we edit a schedule for the first time.
Sleeping Beauty
Wake up an asleep passenger
Note: This feature can be turned on/off in the settings under "Passenger Events". To earn this trophy, we need to wake up a sleeping passenger. The game will display a pop-up when someone falls asleep. We stand in front of the passenger until they’re outlined in yellow, then press to wake them up.
Stop and Go
Level up a bus stop
We earn this trophy automatically once we upgrade a bus stop by regularly stopping there. When an upgrade becomes available, the game notifies us with a pop-up. We open the map using the touchpad, select the bus stop with the button, and press Right on the D-pad to apply the upgrade.
Allstar
Get a 5 star rating on a route
This trophy is awarded once we receive a 5-star rating after completing a route. If we drive cleanly and follow traffic rules, it’s easy to reach a 5-star score.
Unlock the Transit Station
Unlock the transit station (Single Player)
We unlock this trophy automatically after gaining access to the central bus station. This happens within the first 10 missions.
Haunted House
Find the haunted house in Angel Shores
We unlock this trophy by discovering the haunted house in the Copperpot district. We can fast travel to “Copperpot – Humboldt Street” and walk west until we see the house. Once we’re in front of the door, the trophy pops.
Island Tourism
Finish 10 missions in Angel Shores (Single Player)
We receive this trophy automatically after successfully completing Mission 10: "Island Tourism".
Still Alive
Find the "SAM" statue on Gold Island
We earn this trophy by finding the “SAM” statue on Gold Island. We can fast travel to “Gold Island Tourist Center,” cross the bridge, and head up the hill on the right. The statue is located in a small park and is visible from afar.
Monster Hunting
Find the "SAM" statue in Eclipse Bay
This trophy is unlocked after we find the "SAM" statue in Eclipse Bay. We can fast travel to the “Cliff View” stop and walk east toward the Sea View district. The statue is on a ledge and hard to miss.
Strategist
Create a perfectly balanced route with at least 10 bus stops
During Main Mission 22 we’re tasked with connecting Denali Research, Gold Island, and Coyote Bush — a great opportunity for this. To get the trophy, we need to create a route with at least ten stops, evenly balanced between high and low-demand locations.

While creating a new route (via Touchpad + ), we can press Right on the D-pad to view “Demand.” High-demand stops are marked in turquoise, low-demand ones in purple. A balanced route includes an equal number of each.
Flexibility is Key
Buy your first bendy bus
This trophy unlocks when we purchase our first bendy bus. It's recommended to wait until the mission "Conquering Greenwood" to do this, as it’s part of the objectives and we don’t have many credits early on. The free Mercedes-Benz Citaro G that we get from the city does not count toward the trophy.
Clone Army
Have ten buses of the same model
To unlock this trophy, we need to own the same bus model ten times. It's best to wait for relevant missions before buying, as money is limited early in the game. We’re often asked to buy a bus or need a new one for customizations anyway.
Saving the World
Charge an e-bus using the loading station
We can unlock this trophy starting from the main mission "Halfway There." At the bus depots, there's a charging station outside. We need to approach it with an electric bus, activate the parking brake via the bus menu (Left on the D-pad), and the charging will begin. After doing this for the first time, the trophy unlocks.
A new Job
Finish 20 missions in Angel Shores (Single Player)
We unlock this trophy automatically once we complete Mission 20: "Connect Millbrook".
Sunny View
Finish 30 missions in Angel Shores (Single Player)
This trophy is granted automatically when we complete Mission 30: "A Walk on the Beach".
All Around the Shore
Unlock a bus stop in every discrict of Angel Shores (Single Player)
We unlock this trophy automatically during the main missions.
Double the Fun
Buy your first double decker bus
To earn this trophy, we must buy the Alexander Dennis Enviro 500 Double Decker from the bus dealer. It costs 680,000 credits and becomes available during the mission “Sunny Outlook.”
Gotta Catch 'Em All!
Buy all buses from the base game
We receive this trophy once we purchase all 31 buses in the base game. They unlock gradually as we complete missions and cost a total of 10,658,000 credits. Waiting until the final mission is recommended.
Hidden Treasure
Find a collectible in Angel Shores
This trophy unlocks when we collect our first collectible. There are 20 green bus-shaped items hidden throughout Angel Shores. Please refer to Hoarder of Hidden Things.
Treasure Hunter
Find 10 collectibles in Angel Shores
This trophy unlocks when we collect 10 collectible. There are 20 green bus-shaped items hidden throughout Angel Shores. Please refer to Hoarder of Hidden Things.
Hoarder of Hidden Things
Find all collectibles in Angel Shores
We unlock the related trophies after collecting 1 and 10 of these. Each collectible is a small green bus hidden in the world.

1. Oakwood – Maine Avenue
From the stop, we go right, around the corner, and continue a short distance. A narrow alley appears on the left between buildings — the collectible is in the backyard.

2. West Oakwood – Lincoln Street
We walk from the stop straight toward the ocean. At the end, we see a wooden pier on the right. The collectible is at the end of it.

3. Lake Side View – San Louis Road
Right next to the stop, there’s a maze. We head to the center to find the collectible.

4. Coyote Bush – Quarry
We follow the road south to the industrial area and walk across the large parking lot to the rear of the silos. The collectible is there.

5. Gold Island – Tourist Center
From the stop, we cross the bridge and walk uphill. After the first bend, we find a pavilion with the collectible inside. If we continue further, we’ll reach the SAM statue.

6. Coyote Bush – Sunshine Retreat
We walk south to the intersection and head up the sandy hill across the street. The collectible is visible from a distance.

7. Greenwood – Kindling Walk
We go to the roundabout and take the first exit clockwise. Continue until we see a gas station on the left. The collectible is behind a building on the upper-left corner of the lot.

8. Copperpot – Humboldt Street
From the stop, we walk west toward the haunted house. Go through the garden to the back of the house. The collectible is on the back porch.

9. Denali Research – Glennrose Avenue
Next to the stop is a building with a purple-yellow sign. We walk left past it, then turn right at the corner. The collectible lies in front of the entrance.

10. Auris Harbor – Fishing Harbor
Facing east, we spot a pier with boats. We reach it via stairs from the road. The collectible is at the end of the pier.

11. Auris Harbor – Harbor Avenue
From the stop, we follow the road southeast to a curve. There's a large lot with containers — the collectible is in front of them.

12. Sun Kiss – Eucalyptus Drive
Near the Silver Park South stop is an old monument. We find the entrance in the middle of the southern street. Inside, we turn right to spot the collectible.

13. Sea View – Sloat Boulevard
We walk right past the large rock and turn left. Continue straight until the second wooden dock — the collectible is on it.

14. Arnold Park
Drive straight towards the pier and walk over the small bridge. The collectible is under a balcony.

15. Sun Kiss – 2nd Avenue
From the stop, we head slightly north and turn left into the alley. The collectible is behind the first flower bed on the left.

16. Indigo Hill – Point Lobos Avenue
There’s a side street next to the stop. We follow it to the end where the collectible lies in a dead end.

17. Pecunia – Jefferson Street
We walk north past the parking garage toward the lot under the bridge. Go left to the last parking row — the collectible is at the end.

18. Valley Spring – Valley Spring High School
We walk southeast toward the ice hockey arena (red metallic roof), go along the left side. Midway along the building, there are stairs — the collectible is on them.

19. Eclipse Bay – South Garden Grove
We go up the stairs to the Novak Academy, then take another set of stairs and turn right. The collectible is behind a planter bed.

20. Timber Ridge – West Forest Road
We enter the property next to the stop, walk right around the building and follow the dirt path. At the end, climb the stairs behind the satellite dish to find the collectible.
King of the Bay
Finish all missions in Angel Shores (Single Player)
We unlock this trophy automatically after completing the final mission.

Step 2 - Seaside Valley

Seaside Valley is the other map where we need to complete all main missions on. Just finish all of them and collect all 10 little green buses. Afterwards there should only be one trophy left for driving a total of 1.000km.

Welcome Back to Seaside Valley
Finish a mission in Seaside Valley
We receive this trophy automatically after completing the first mission in Seaside Valley.
King of the World
Finish all missions in Angel Shores and Seaside Valley
We earn this trophy once we complete all missions on both maps.
Key to the City
Finish all missions in Seaside Valley
We unlock this trophy automatically after completing the final mission.
Old Stager
Find five collectibles in Seaside Valley
There are 10 green bus-shaped collectibles hidden in Seaside Valley. This trophy unlocks after collecting five of them. Please refer to Hiker.
Hiker
Find all collectibles in Seaside Valley
We unlock trophies here after collecting 5 of the 10 green bus-shaped items.

1. Oakville – Oak Street
From the stop, we head west. On the left, there’s a forest path aligned with the “Oakville” text on the map. We follow it through a left turn until the collectible appears directly on the path.

2. Siegwalden – Lido
Right at the stop is a stone path. We follow it past the tennis hall, under the bridge, and past a changing room building. Behind it is a terrace with two docks. The collectible is at the end of the left dock.

3. Harbor – Administration
We walk south to a curve. There’s a path with metal pipes — we follow it to a plaza where the collectible lies.

4. Agricultural Zone – Nutrivore Research Lab
From the stop, we go south to a bend in the road where a dirt path begins. We follow it, keep left at the fork, and continue straight. The collectible is on the path.

5. Westfield – Grain Silos
From the stop, we follow the paved path toward the silos and pass them on the right. At the end of the building, there’s a dirt road on the right. We follow it to a fork — the collectible is there.

6. Sonnstein – Kellerstraße
From the stop, we walk west. In the bend, we turn right onto a side street. We follow it to a paved lot on the right — the collectible is on it.

7. Airport – Terminal
From any of the three stops, we head southeast toward the large hangar. In front of it are containers — the collectible is right there.

8. Kerstadt – Westfield East
From the stop, we follow a dirt road to a fork. We continue straight across a meadow until we see a yellow house on the right. We walk behind the house and barn, then turn right. The collectible is in front of a small wooden hut.

9. Kerstadt – Tyson Planetarium
From the stop, we follow the path next to a sculpture. It leads us to a carport where the collectible is located.

10. Steineck – Church
From the stop, we walk the dirt road north, slightly right, toward the church. On the map, it’s located where the second "e" in "Steineck" is. There is no visible object. Simply standing in front of the church unlocks the collectible.
Pedal to the Metal
Drive 1000 kilometers
This is highly likely the last trophy we'll unlock in this game. It will take a lot of hours but at least there is an AFK method, where you can let your bus drive in circles. This method is not as fast as driving on ourselves but it gives us time to do something like watching movies or favorite shows in the meantime. It is recommended to farm these kilometers in sandbox mode. Just make sure you load up one of your companies to pop the trophy when you reached the 1.000 km mark.
Connecting Worlds
Obtain all other trophies