where was the lost bus filmed

The Lost Bus was filmed primarily in New Mexico, despite the story being set in California. The main filming locations included the village of Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Española, Truchas, and Glorieta. Key scenes were shot in Ruidoso's mountainous landscape and Midtown district, which closely resemble Paradise, California, the story’s setting. Additionally, controlled fire scenes were filmed near Santa Fe at an abandoned campus and the Glorieta Conference Center. Filming took place from April to August 2024, employing over 2,500 local crew and extras across these diverse New Mexico locations.