Bus Rush
By Ivy Games
Bus Rush puts you on a skateboard rolling down a set of train tracks that never ends. You steer between rails, slip past barriers and passing carriages, and scoop up gold bars while the speed climbs. Power-ups and a choice of skateboard models keep runs varied. It's a free HTML5 arcade runner from Ivy Games that plays straight in your desktop browser with no download.
Game info
- Developer
- Ivy Games
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Release date
- Jul 7, 2019
- Last updated
- Sep 28, 2026
- Technology
- HTML5
- Platforms
- Web Browser (Desktop)
Controls
- Mouse — move the skater left and right between lanes
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How to Play Bus Rush
Your skater rides forward automatically from a behind-the-back view, so your only job is choosing a lane. The mouse moves the character left and right across the tracks, and the frames show why that matters: trains sit parked across two rails, yellow chevron barriers block single lanes, and stacked green crates crowd the trackside path. Read the gap ahead early and slide into it before you arrive.
Gold bars are the collectible, counted by the bar icon in the top-left corner. They sit along the rails and on top of train roofs, so lines of gold often double as a hint about the safest route. Ramps painted with arrow chevrons launch you up onto carriages, and one frame shows an x2 badge appearing in the corner — a power-up boost picked up along the way.
Runs are endless, so the track layout keeps feeding you new obstacles until you clip something. The settings shift as you go, from palm-lined outdoor platforms to a rainy tunnel and a bright covered station.
Tips
- Watch the rail you are on, not the scenery — barriers appear as yellow chevron signs and only block one lane, so a small sideways move is usually enough.
- Follow the trails of gold bars; they often run along the lane that stays clear.
- Take the arrow-marked ramps when a train blocks the track ahead — riding over the carriage roof also passes gold.
- Parked trains sometimes sit two lanes wide, so aim for the centre gap as soon as you see it rather than at the last second.
- Grab power-ups when they're on your line; the x2 badge in the corner shows one is active.
Features
- Endless arcade running with no set finish line
- Stunts and tricks while riding the rails
- Power-ups that give you a boost mid-run
- Several skateboard models to ride
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bus Rush free to play?
Yes, it's completely free in your browser and there is nothing to download or install.
Who made Bus Rush?
It was developed by Ivy Games and released in 2019 as an HTML5 game.
Can I play Bus Rush on my phone?
No, this version is built for desktop browsers only, so play it on a computer with a mouse.
How do I control the skater?
You use the mouse to move left and right between the tracks; the skateboard rolls forward on its own.
What are the gold bars for?
Gold bars are the collectible you pick up along the rails and on train roofs, and the counter in the top-left corner tracks how many you've gathered in the run.