# LEGO 3830-1 — The Bikini Bottom Express (2008)

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The LEGO SpongeBob SquarePants The Bikini Bottom Express (3830-1) set, released in 2008, depicts a chaotic attempt by SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick to catch their ride. The set features the iconic yellow Bikini Bottom Express bus, designed to seat SpongeBob and Patrick once its roof is lifted. A functional spinning propeller is integrated into the back of the bus, adding to its whimsical charm. Minifigures include SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick, and an all-new bus driver. A detailed ticket booth and a bus stop are also part of the scene, illustrating their challenge to secure tickets before the bus departs. This compact bus model measures 15 cm long, fitting well into any Bikini Bottom display alongside related sets.

## Set facts

- Set number: 3830-1
- Name: The Bikini Bottom Express
- Theme: SpongeBob SquarePants
- Released: 2008
- Pieces: 210
- Distinct part + colour lots: 83
- Build difficulty: easy
- Repairability: 7.2% of this set's lots are hard to replace (6 of 83 part+colour combinations appear in three or fewer sets in the entire LEGO catalog).

## Complete parts list (83 lots, 210 pieces)

Prices are the official LEGO Pick a Brick price per individual part, where LEGO publishes one.

| Qty | Part | Colour | Part no. | LEGO element ID | LEGO price each |
| ---: | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [Hollow Studs] | White | 2362b | 236201 | — |
| 1 | Wedge Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners | Red | 2419 | 241921 | €0,29 |
| 2 | Tile 1 x 4 with Groove | Red | 2431 | 243121 | €0,12 |
| 2 | Tile 1 x 4 with Groove | White | 2431 | 243101 | €0,12 |
| 4 | Slope Inverted 75° 2 x 1 x 3 | Orange | 2449 | 4159199 | — |
| 1 | Brick 2 x 6 | White | 2456 | 4181142 | €0,29 |
| 1 | Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] | Trans-Clear | 2654 | 6163901 | €0,12 |
| 1 | Lever Small Base with Black Lever | Light Bluish Gray | 298c02 | 4221775 | €0,19 |
| 1 | Brick 2 x 2 | Light Bluish Gray | 3003 | 4211387 | €0,13 |
| 12 | Brick 1 x 2 | Orange | 3004 | 4121739 | €0,11 |
| 6 | Brick 1 x 1 | Orange | 3005 | 4173805 | €0,07 |
| 2 | Brick 1 x 1 | Black | 3005 | 300523 | €0,07 |
| 5 | Brick 1 x 6 | Orange | 3009 | 4189007 | €0,25 |
| 1 | Plant, Sea Grass | Trans-Green | 30093 | 3009348 | — |
| 3 | Brick 1 x 4 | Black | 3010 | 301023 | €0,16 |
| 6 | Plate 2 x 4 | Orange | 3020 | 4158355 | €0,15 |
| 2 | Plate 2 x 3 | Red | 3021 | 302121 | €0,13 |
| 2 | Plate 2 x 2 | White | 3022 | 302201 | €0,10 |
| 2 | Plate 1 x 2 | Red | 3023 | 302321 | €0,08 |
| 3 | Plate 1 x 2 | Light Bluish Gray | 3023 | 4211398 | €0,08 |
| 5 | Plate 1 x 2 | Dark Bluish Gray | 3023 | 4211063 | €0,08 |
| 1 | Plate 1 x 2 | White | 3023 | 302301 | €0,08 |
| 6 | Plate 1 x 1 | Trans-Clear | 3024 | 6513962 | €0,06 |
| 1 | Plate 4 x 4 | Tan | 3031 | 4243824 | €0,21 |
| 1 | Plate 4 x 6 | Tan | 3032 | 4114001 | €0,41 |
| 1 | Plate 6 x 10 | Red | 3033 | 6509008 | €0,71 |
| 4 | Plate Round Corner 3 x 3 | Red | 30357 | 4178428 | €0,17 |
| 1 | Plate 6 x 8 | Red | 3036 | 303621 | €0,71 |
| 1 | Slope 45? 2 x 2 | Orange | 3039 | 4118828 | €0,11 |
| 4 | Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin | Orange | 3040b | 4121967 | €0,10 |
| 4 | Slope Curved 2 x 2 with Lip, No Studs | Orange | 30602 | 4169355 | — |
| 5 | Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud | Red | 3062b | 306221 | €0,06 |
| 1 | Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud | Light Bluish Gray | 3062b | 306228 | €0,06 |
| 1 | Tile 2 x 2 with Groove | Black | 3068b | 306823 | €0,07 |
| 1 | Tile 2 x 2 with Groove | Red | 3068b | 306821 | €0,07 |
| 2 | Tile 1 x 2 with Groove | Orange | 3069b | 4188771 | €0,07 |
| 2 | Tile 1 x 2 with Groove | Red | 3069b | 306921 | €0,07 |
| 6 | Tile 1 x 2 with Black Lines and Underwater Fish Bus Print [SpongeBob Bus Ticket] | White | 3069bpr0108 | 4521304 | — |
| 2 | Tile 1 x 1 with Groove | Black | 3070b | 4206330 | €0,05 |
| 1 | Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 2 [X Opening] | Red | 32064b | — | — |
| 2 | Brick Curved 1 x 3 x 2 | Dark Bluish Gray | 33243 | 4210913 | — |
| 1 | Brick Arch 1 x 6 | Red | 3455 | 345521 | — |
| 2 | Brick 1 x 3 | Orange | 3622 | 4118787 | €0,15 |
| 2 | Brick 1 x 3 | Black | 3622 | 362223 | €0,15 |
| 2 | Plate 1 x 3 | Black | 3623 | 362323 | €0,07 |
| 2 | Plate 1 x 3 | Red | 3623 | 362321 | €0,07 |
| 1 | Plate 1 x 4 | Dark Bluish Gray | 3710 | 4211001 | €0,12 |
| 1 | Plate 1 x 4 | Orange | 3710 | 4118782 | €0,12 |
| 1 | Plate 1 x 4 | Light Bluish Gray | 3710 | 4211445 | €0,12 |
| 1 | Technic Bush | Red | 3713 | 6271820 | €0,05 |
| 1 | Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise | Tan | 3749 | 4666579 | €0,06 |
| 1 | Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) | Dark Red | 3794a | 4176959 | — |
| 1 | Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel | White | 3829c01 | 9551 | €0,36 |
| 1 | Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base | Dark Bluish Gray | 3937 | 4211066 | €0,10 |
| 1 | Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate Thin | White | 3938 | 393801 | €0,10 |
| 1 | Cone 2 x 2 x 2, Open Stud | Orange | 3942c | 6533789 | €0,22 |
| 8 | Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight | Orange | 4070 | 4521571 | €0,07 |
| 3 | Seat / Chair 2 x 2 | Reddish Brown | 4079 | 4211206 | €0,19 |
| 2 | Tile 1 x 8 with Groove | Red | 4162 | 416221 | €0,15 |
| 1 | Wedge Curved 8 x 3 x 2 Open Right | Orange | 41749 | 4251103 | — |
| 1 | Wedge Curved 8 x 3 x 2 Open Left | Orange | 41750 | 4251106 | — |
| 2 | Brick Curved 6 x 1 | Orange | 42022 | 4169347 | — |
| 1 | Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [Hollow Studs] | Trans-Clear | 4215b | 4129534 | — |
| 1 | Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [Hollow Studs] | Trans-Clear | 4215b | 4129534 | — |
| 1 | Support Round 1 x 1 x 6 Solid Pillar | Dark Bluish Gray | 43888 | 4180811 | €0,52 |
| 2 | Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Side, with Groove | Black | 44567a | 4185620 | — |
| 6 | Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheel Holder | Black | 4488 | 448826 | — |
| 1 | Technic Axle 3 | Light Bluish Gray | 4519 | 4211815 | €0,05 |
| 1 | Tap 1 x 1 with Hole in Spout | Brown | 4599a | 4239269 | — |
| 3 | Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Hollow Studs] | Light Bluish Gray | 4864b | 4211576 | — |
| 8 | Panel 1 x 2 x 2 with Porthole Blue on Orange Background Print | Trans-Clear | 4864bpr0016 | 4293962 | — |
| 1 | Slope Curved 4 x 6 x 2/3 Triple Curved with 4 Studs | Orange | 52031 | 6224785 | €0,56 |
| 6 | Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) | Trans-Clear | 54200 | 6245250 | €0,08 |
| 1 | Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] | Light Bluish Gray | 59443 | 4512360 | €0,06 |
| 6 | Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin | Light Bluish Gray | 6014b | 4211764 | €0,10 |
| 1 | Propeller 3 Blade 3 Diameter with Axle Cross | Black | 6041 | 604126 | — |
| 2 | Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on Side, 9 Teeth | Red | 60471 | 4515338 | — |
| 6 | Tyre 21 x 12 with Offset Tread Small Wide and Beveled Tread Edge | White | 60700 | 4520683 | — |
| 2 | Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top | Red | 6091 | 6184782 | €0,08 |
| 1 | Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud | Trans-Green | 6141 | 6514057 | €0,05 |
| 2 | Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud | Trans-Clear | 6141 | 6514052 | €0,04 |
| 1 | Sticker Sheet for Set 3830-1 | Unknown | 62250 | 4521306 | — |
| 1 | Tile 1 x 6 with Groove | Light Bluish Gray | 6636 | 4211549 | €0,13 |

## Notes

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- Inventory data is based on official LEGO inventories via the Rebrickable catalog, updated daily.
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