How many pieces does the LEGO The Bikini Bottom Express (3830-1) have?

The LEGO The Bikini Bottom Express set (3830-1) contains 210 pieces. It was released in 2008 as part of the LEGO SpongeBob SquarePants theme.

How can I find missing parts for LEGO set 3830-1?

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Can I build the LEGO The Bikini Bottom Express with parts I already have?

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What theme is the LEGO The Bikini Bottom Express from?

The LEGO The Bikini Bottom Express (3830-1) belongs to the LEGO SpongeBob SquarePants theme. You can browse all SpongeBob SquarePants sets on BrickMissing to find more sets from this theme.

The Bikini Bottom Express

3830-1 SpongeBob SquarePants 2008 210 parts 7.2% catalog rarity Easy

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.

Parts Inventory

🧱 210 parts

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Color	Qty	LEGO price each
White	1×	Check price → View
Red	1×	€0,29 View at LEGO → View
Red	2×	€0,12 View at LEGO → View
White	2×	€0,12 View at LEGO → View
Orange	4×	Check price → View
White	1×	€0,29 View at LEGO → View
Trans-Clear	1×	€0,12 View at LEGO → View
Light Bluish Gray	1×	€0,19 View at LEGO → View
Light Bluish Gray	1×	€0,13 View at LEGO → View
Orange	12×	€0,11 View at LEGO → View
Orange	6×	€0,07 View at LEGO → View
Blue	2×	€0,07 View at LEGO → View

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Catalog rarity

How common are the parts in The Bikini Bottom Express?

7.2%Moderate rarity

more commonless common

6 of 83 recorded part+color combinations appear in 3 or fewer sets in our catalog. This does not measure replacement availability or price.

Theme average

5.7%

All sets

6.7%

Least common in our catalog

Tile 1 x 2 · White · only this set in our catalogTyre 21 x 12 · White · only this set in our catalogSticker Sheet for Set 3830-1 · Unknown · only this set in our catalog

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