Ames Long-Distance Charter Bus Rentals
Through a network of independently owned transportation companies serving central Iowa, Busrentalames.com makes long-distance group travel from Ames fast and easy to arrange! Fill out one quick form and instantly compare vehicles and rates for trips down I-35 to Kansas City, east to Chicago, north to Minneapolis, or anywhere your group is headed. Whether you are an Iowa State student organization planning a road trip to a Big 12 away game, a church group heading to a regional retreat, or a corporate team traveling to Des Moines International Airport for a flight, Busrentalames.com puts every option in one place.
Call 515-337-8030 or use our 30-second online quote tool to find your Ames long-distance bus rental today!
Share Your Trip Details Once and Compare Long-Distance Transportation Options Side by Side
Make your next long-distance group trip from Ames the easiest one yet! Busrentalames.com is not a local bus company and does not own any vehicles — and that is exactly why you benefit! Because we connect you to a large network of independently owned transportation companies, you are never limited to whatever one operator happens to have available. Compare minibuses, full-size charter buses, and party buses from multiple providers serving Ames, Story County, and all of central Iowa.
You fill out one quick form, see pricing and vehicle photos in seconds, and choose the bus that fits your group and your budget. No account needed, no callbacks to chase down, and a free quote is always available online or by phone at 515-337-8030!
Browse Party Buses, Minibuses, and Charter Buses for Long-Distance Transportation
Busrentalames.com puts a wide range of vehicle types right at your fingertips so your group travels comfortably no matter the distance! For smaller groups heading from Ames to Des Moines or Iowa City, a 15–35 passenger minibus keeps everyone together without the cost of a full-size coach. For longer hauls — think the I-35 corridor south to Kansas City or north to Minneapolis — a 56-passenger charter bus delivers reclining seats, onboard restrooms, WiFi, power outlets, and generous undercarriage luggage bays for everything your group is bringing along.
Compare every available bus type, amenity set, and price point from a network of independent operators serving Ames in under 30 seconds!
56 Passenger Charter Bus
35 Passenger Minibus
30 Passenger Minibus
28 Passenger Minibus
25 Passenger Minibus
20 Passenger Minibus
18 Passenger Minibus
15 Passenger Minibus
15-50 Passenger Party Buses
Sprinter Van with Driver
Sprinter Limo
School Bus
Vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a transportation company and do not own or operate vehicles. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 515-337-8030 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Cyclone Nation Road Trips: Long-Distance Bus Rentals for Iowa State Away Games
Ready to compare buses for the next Iowa State road trip? When the Cyclones head to Kinnick Stadium (1 Kinnick Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242) for the Cy-Hawk game — roughly 110 miles southeast on I-35 and I-80 — or make the push south on I-35 to T-Mobile Center (1407 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106) for the Big 12 Tournament in March, a charter bus keeps every Cyclone fan together for the whole ride. No splitting into separate cars, no hunting for parking at a packed venue, and the pregame energy builds from the moment everyone boards.
On Iowa football game days, buses use the northbound lanes of Hawkins Drive for parking, with prepaid bus passes limited to the first 10 and requested by noon on the Wednesday of game week through the Kinnick Stadium football parking page. Hawkins Drive and Hawkeye Wave Way close from Evashevski Drive to Melrose Avenue two and a half hours before kickoff until two hours after the game, so your bus has a published curb and timing plan instead of getting trapped in the postgame traffic. Compare full-size 56-passenger charter buses and minibuses from a network of providers serving Ames — and get pricing in under 30 seconds!
Long-Distance Airport Transfers From Ames to Des Moines International (DSM)
Whether your group is flying out of Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321) or landing there after a conference or tournament, a charter bus from Ames makes the 30-mile run down I-35 smooth and stress-free. DSM is the primary commercial airport serving Ames, with service from American, Delta, United, Southwest, and several other carriers. Instead of coordinating a caravan of cars and paying for long-term parking, one bus picks everyone up at a single Ames location, drops the group curbside at the correct terminal, and handles the return run on the same itinerary.
Compare airport transfer buses from a network of independent operators serving Ames — call 515-337-8030 or get instant pricing online!
Iowa Agricultural and FFA Group Travel From Ames
Keep your Iowa FFA chapter, Farm Bureau delegation, or agricultural organization on schedule for every long-distance trip! Iowa has one of the largest FFA programs in the country, and the annual FFA National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana — roughly 500 miles east via I-80 — draws a large contingent from central Iowa every fall. The 99th National FFA Convention & Expo runs October 21–24, 2026, so your bus needs to cover the full Wednesday-through-Saturday convention calendar rather than a single session; the official National FFA Convention schedule provides the dated event windows.
On-site registration and badge pickup take place in Hall A of the Indiana Convention Center, giving your bus a clear downtown arrival point before your chapter separates for sessions and expo activities. Multi-day trips like this call for a full-size 56-passenger motorcoach with reclining seats, onboard restrooms, WiFi, and generous undercarriage luggage bays for everything your group is hauling along. Busrentalames.com makes it easy to compare buses sized to your headcount and packages built around your multi-day itinerary. Fill out one form and see options from a network of providers serving Ames in seconds!
Booking Multi-Day Charter Bus Trips From Ames, Iowa
Booking a multi-day charter bus from Ames is straightforward when you use Busrentalames.com! Trips covering more than roughly 10 hours of driving are subject to federal hours-of-service rules for commercial motor vehicle operators, so multi-day itineraries are packaged accordingly. Overnight bus parking costs at major destinations — Chicago, Kansas City, Minneapolis — and hotel accommodations for the operator are not included in your quote, so budget for those separately when you plan.
The fastest way to get a custom multi-day package priced for your exact itinerary is to call 515-337-8030 and speak with someone directly, or fill out the online form and review available options in seconds. The further out you book, the more vehicles and price points you will have to choose from!
Find Long-Distance Bus Rentals From Ames to Chicago, Omaha, and Beyond
Find the right bus for any long-distance corridor from Ames — and get pricing in under 30 seconds! The I-35 corridor runs your group south to Kansas City (~280 miles, ~4 hours) or north to Minneapolis (~240 miles, ~3.5 hours). Head east via I-80 and Chicago is roughly 330 miles away (~5 hours).
Omaha sits about 180 miles west (~2.5–3 hours) via US-30 or I-80. For every one of these routes, Busrentalames.com lets you compare minibuses and full-size charter buses from a network of independently owned providers serving Ames and central Iowa — all in one place, with vehicle photos and transparent pricing, no account required. Call 515-337-8030 or use the online quote tool to find your next long-distance bus rental today!
Long-Distance Transportation in Ames and All the Surrounding Areas
The network of transportation companies accessible through Busrentalames.com serves Ames and every surrounding community in central Iowa! Whether your group is departing from Boone, Nevada, Ankeny, Story City, or anywhere across Story County, you can find and compare long-distance bus options in one place. Busrentalames.com also connects groups in Des Moines, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and communities across Iowa to the same large network. Wherever your group is starting from and wherever you are headed, fill out one quick form to compare vehicles and pricing in seconds — or call 515-337-8030 any time to speak with someone who can put a custom package together for your trip!
How Much Does Long-Distance Transportation in Ames Cost?
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205 – $385+ | $225 – $410+ | $1,650 – $2,950+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225 – $370+ | $255 – $385+ | $1,815 – $2,415+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.90 – $8.60+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $355+ | $220 – $370+ | $1,540 – $2,255+ | $5.65 – $8.25+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $350+ | $195 – $365+ | $1,420 – $2,180+ | $5.40 – $7.90+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $330+ | $190 – $350+ | $1,210 – $1,990+ | $5.00 – $7.25+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $180 – $310+ | $180 – $330+ | $1,150 – $1,880+ | $4.75 – $6.95+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $426+ | $265 – $460+ | $1,827 – $2,954+ | $6.75 – $9.95+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190 – $373+ | $218 – $466+ | $1,395 – $2,848+ | $5.00 – $6.95+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| School Bus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.00 – $7.60+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an instant price quote for your trip, request an online quote or call 515-337-8030. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Ames Long-Distance Transportation Services
Busrentalames.com is an advertising and quote-comparison website — not a local bus company or motor carrier. You fill out one quick form with your trip details, and you are taken to a results page showing vehicles, photos, and pricing from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Ames and the surrounding area. Compare your options, choose the bus that fits your group, and book right online.
No account needed, and a free quote is always available by phone at 515-337-8030.
You share your trip details once — pickup location, destination, date, group size, and any stops — and the online tool returns available vehicles and pricing from a network of providers in seconds. Once you find the bus that fits your needs, booking is completed through a national booking platform right online. For multi-day trips or custom itineraries, calling 515-337-8030 connects you with someone who can build a package around your exact schedule.
Transportation is provided by independent operators in the network.
Book three to six months out for most long-distance trips from Ames. Iowa State football away weekends — especially the Cy-Hawk game and Big 12 road games — and the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City fill fast across the entire central Iowa market. ISU commencement weekends in May are similarly tight.
For multi-day trips like the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis, six months or more is the safer window. The earlier you compare, the more vehicles and price points you will have available.
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is the closest major commercial airport, roughly 30 miles south of Ames via I-35 — about 35 to 45 minutes off-peak. Morning rush-hour traffic on southbound I-35 through Ankeny can add 15 to 20 minutes. Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) in Cedar Rapids (2121 Arthur Collins Airport Rd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404) is approximately 120 miles east and serves as an alternative for groups with connections through eastern Iowa carriers.
Build a buffer of at least 30 minutes on top of drive time for group loading.
Kansas City is approximately 280 miles south of Ames via I-35, roughly a four-hour drive each way. A same-day round trip totals about eight hours of drive time, which approaches federal hours-of-service limits for commercial motor vehicle operators. Most groups heading to Kansas City for a Big 12 Tournament game or a one-day event book the bus for the full day with the round trip built into the itinerary.
For events that run late into the evening, a multi-day package with an overnight in Kansas City is often the more practical option. Call 515-337-8030 to discuss the right structure for your trip.
No. Overnight bus parking at destinations like Chicago, Kansas City, and Minneapolis — which typically runs $25 to $60 per night depending on the city and lot — is not included in your quote. Hotel accommodations for the operator on multi-day trips are also a separate cost to budget for. When you plan a multi-day itinerary, account for these expenses alongside your bus rental.
A live agent at 515-337-8030 can walk you through what to expect for your specific route and number of nights.
Yes! Through a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Ames, Busrentalames.com gives you access to vehicles ranging from 15-passenger minibuses all the way up to 56-passenger full-size motorcoaches — and for very large organizations, multiple buses can be coordinated on the same itinerary. Full-size charter buses come with reclining seats, onboard restrooms, WiFi, power outlets, and large undercarriage luggage bays, making them ideal for overnight conference travel.
Fill out one quick form to compare available bus sizes and pricing in seconds, or call 515-337-8030 to build a custom package around your group's headcount and schedule.