Ames Private Event Charter Bus Rentals
Busrentalames.com makes finding group transportation in Ames, Iowa fast and easy! Fill out one quick form and compare vehicles and online rates from a large network of bus companies serving Ames in seconds! Whether you are rallying Cyclone fans to Jack Trice Stadium for a Big 12 home game, organizing a graduation weekend shuttle for your family, or coordinating a corporate event at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center, Busrentalames.com makes it incredibly easy to find and book the right bus.
Compare sprinter vans, minibuses, party buses, and 56-passenger charter buses with quotes in just minutes. Call 515-337-8030 or use our 30-second online quote tool today!
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It's no secret that Ames packs an enormous amount of group travel into a small city footprint. Iowa State University alone drives thousands of group trips every year—football Saturdays at Jack Trice Stadium, May commencement ceremonies at Hilton Coliseum (1705 Center Dr, Ames, IA 50011), Broadway shows at Stephens Auditorium (1900 Center Dr, Ames, IA 50011), and Big 12 road trips to Kansas City and beyond. Busrentalames.com is not a local bus company and does not own any vehicles. Instead, it's a quote-comparison website that connects you to a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Ames and central Iowa—so you're never limited to whatever one fleet has available.
Fill out one form, compare your options side by side, and find exactly the bus your group needs!
Browse Party Buses, Minibuses, and Charter Buses for Private Event Transportation
Finding group transportation in Ames doesn't have to mean calling five different companies and waiting on callbacks. Through Busrentalames.com, you can instantly compare 15-passenger minibuses for a small family graduation weekend, 25-passenger party buses for a bachelorette night down Welch Avenue, and full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches for a Cyclone fan group chartering to a Big 12 away game in Kansas City—all in one place, with pricing and vehicle photos, no account required. Whether your group needs WiFi and reclining seats for a long haul or LED lighting and a built-in bar for a night out, the network has a bus that fits.
Compare options, pick the one that works, and get your group moving!
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.
ISU Cyclone Game-Day Transportation From Tailgate to Final Whistle
With one quick form, you can lock in a charter bus for the biggest Cyclone Saturdays of the year—and skip every parking headache on South 4th Street entirely. Jack Trice Stadium (1732 S 4th St, Ames, IA 50011) holds 61,500 fans, and ISU Athletics designates Hilton parking lots C1 and C2 for charter buses—advance arrangements are required through ISU Athletics, and tailgate lots open four hours before kickoff. A charter bus drops your whole group at the designated bus lot and picks everyone up when the final whistle blows, so nobody splits into separate cars or circles for parking.
Big 12 home Saturdays book out fast—compare available buses and lock in your game-day transportation now!
Charter bus parking costs $50 per bus, and the first-come, first-served Hilton lots give your coach a designated place to wait while you enjoy the game. Advance arrangements run through Jack Trice Stadium’s charter bus parking policy, so your ride home is already lined up before kickoff.
Graduation Weekend Shuttles for Families Celebrating at ISU
Keeping a scattered family together across two or three days of ISU commencement ceremonies is a logistical puzzle—and a charter bus solves it. Iowa State holds multiple graduation ceremonies at Hilton Coliseum and Jack Trice Stadium in May, with families arriving from all over Iowa and beyond. Instead of coordinating a caravan of rental cars between hotels on Lincoln Way and the ceremony entrance, one bus handles every pickup, every ceremony drop-off, and every celebratory dinner run—all on your family's schedule.
Graduation weekend in Ames is one of the busiest stretches of the year, and it overlaps directly with prom season across central Iowa. Book your graduation shuttle as early as possible to secure the vehicle and the price you want!
For your 2027 planning, Iowa State’s graduate commencement is Thursday, May 13, veterinary medicine follows Friday, May 14, and undergraduate ceremonies run Saturday, May 15; those dates appear on the Iowa State commencement calendar, so compare your shuttle before spring demand peaks.
Corporate Shuttles for Conferences and Events at the Iowa State Center
Give your attendees a seamless arrival experience at the Iowa State Center—home to Stephens Auditorium, the Scheman Building conference facilities, and Fisher Theater. Whether you are running a multi-day association meeting at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center (2100 Green Hills Dr, Ames, IA 50014) or shuttling employees from the ISU Research Park (2711 S Loop Dr, Ames, IA 50010) to an off-site team event, Busrentalames.com makes finding the right corporate shuttle bus fast and easy. Compare minibuses and full-size motorcoaches with amenities like onboard WiFi, power outlets, and reclining seats—everything your team needs to arrive focused and ready.
One form, instant pricing, and a support team available at 515-337-8030 whenever you need help!
Bachelorette Parties and Birthday Night-Out Buses Through Ames and Des Moines
With Busrentalames.com, securing a party bus for a bachelorette night through Campustown or a birthday crawl from Olde Main Brewing Company (316 Main St, Ames, IA 50010) to Alluvial Brewing (1664 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010) takes about 30 seconds online. Party buses in the network seat 15 to 50 passengers and come loaded with color-changing LED lighting, a full-length bar, Bluetooth sound, and flat-panel TVs—so the celebration starts the moment everyone boards. Want to extend the night down I-35 to Des Moines for a bigger venue?
A party bus handles the highway run while your group keeps the energy going. You set the stops, you set the itinerary, and the bus takes care of the rest. Compare available party buses and pricing right now!
Airport Transfers Between Ames and Des Moines International Airport
With Busrentalames.com, securing a group airport transfer from Ames to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321) is simple. DSM is approximately 35 to 40 minutes south of Ames via I-35—close enough for a smooth transfer, but far enough that coordinating multiple cars and parking costs adds up fast. A minibus or charter bus picks everyone up from hotels along Lincoln Way or directly from campus, loads all luggage, and delivers the group curbside at the correct terminal—no carpool coordination, no parking fees, no one arriving late.
Whether your group is flying in for an ISU event or departing after a conference, compare available airport shuttle buses from a network of transportation companies serving Ames today!
Private Event Transportation in Ames and All the Surrounding Areas
Busrentalames.com connects you to a network of transportation providers serving Ames and every surrounding community in central Iowa! Whether your group is picking up in Nevada, Gilbert, Boone, Story City, or anywhere across Story County, the network reaches you. Need a bus from Ames down I-35 to a concert at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines?
Done. Coordinating a charter from campus to a corporate event at the Iowa State Center? Easy. Busrentalames.com makes it simple to find transportation no matter where your trip starts or ends—just enter your pickup location, date, and group size to see available vehicles and pricing from a network of bus companies serving Ames and the entire region.
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How Much Does Private Event 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 Private Event Transportation Services
Busrentalames.com is a quote-comparison website that lets you fill out one quick form and instantly compare buses, vehicles, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Ames, Iowa. You're never limited to one fleet—compare minibuses, party buses, and charter buses side by side with pricing and photos, no account required. Call 515-337-8030 or use the online quote tool any time!
Fill out the 30-second online quote form with your pickup location, date, group size, and trip details. You'll be taken to a results page on a national booking platform showing available vehicles and pricing from transportation companies serving the Ames area. Review your options, compare buses and packages side by side, and book the one that fits your group—all right online, in just minutes.
A support team is also available at 515-337-8030 every day of the year.
ISU Athletics designates Lot 63 and Lot 64 for buses and RVs at Jack Trice Stadium. Advance parking passes are required and must be arranged through ISU Athletics before game day—day-of bus parking is not guaranteed. Tailgate lots open four hours before kickoff.
Check the ISU Athletics stadium information page for current lot assignments and pass purchasing details before your visit.
Book three to six months out for most Ames trips, and stretch that to six months or more for the highest-demand dates. ISU home football Saturdays, May commencement weekend, and prom season in April and May are the three busiest stretches of the year in Ames—and they overlap. Waiting until the last minute on any of those dates means higher rates, fewer vehicle options, or no availability at all.
The earlier you compare, the better your selection and pricing.
Absolutely! Long-distance charters from Ames to Kansas City—approximately 3.5 hours south via I-35—are one of the most popular group trips in the network for ISU Cyclone fans. Full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches come with reclining seats, climate control, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, and large undercarriage luggage bays, making the drive easy and comfortable.
Enter your trip details in the online quote tool to compare available coaches and pricing for your away-game weekend!
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is the closest major airport, approximately 35 to 40 minutes south of Ames via I-35. For groups flying in for ISU events, conferences, or weddings, a charter bus or minibus transfer from DSM to Ames keeps everyone together and eliminates the need for multiple rental cars. The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) in Cedar Rapids is approximately 100 miles east and serves as an alternative for some travelers.
Compare airport shuttle buses from a network of companies serving Ames at 515-337-8030!
Yes! Party buses seating 15 to 50 passengers are available through the network for Campustown bar crawls along Welch Avenue, bachelorette nights, birthday celebrations, and any other Ames nightlife itinerary. These buses come with a full-length bar, LED lighting, Bluetooth sound systems, and flat-panel TVs—so the party starts on board.
You set the stops and the schedule. Compare available party buses and pricing for your date using the 30-second online quote tool, or call 515-337-8030 any time!