The Underground Bus of El Paso
Published by Aaron Perez 6/18/2026 The Underground Bus of El Paso: Legend of a Buried Haunting Deep in the desert on the far Eastside of El Paso, Texas, lies one of the city's most chilling urban legends: an abandoned school bus buried underground. Known locally as the "Underground Bus" or "Buried School Bus," this site has drawn curious explorers, ghost hunters, and thrill-seekers for years. Part tragedy, part horror story, the tale blends grief, madness, and the supernatural. Whether it's pure folklore or something more sinister, it remains a staple of El Paso spooky lore. The Legend: A Father's Descent into Madness The story typically dates back to the 1950s. A man loses his young daughter—often described as a 6-year-old with blue eyes and blonde hair—in a tragic school bus accident. Devastated and unable to move on, he tracks down the wrecked bus (or what's left of it). Under the cover of night, he tows the pieces piece by piece to ...