Ames Wedding Charter Bus Rentals
With one quick form, you can instantly compare wedding transportation options and pricing from a large network of bus companies serving Ames, Iowa — no account required, no phone tag, and no waiting on callbacks! Whether you need a sleek party bus to move your bridal party from the Hilton Garden Inn Ames to your ceremony at Reiman Gardens, or a full charter bus to shuttle guests from your hotel block to a rural Story County barn venue, Busrentalames.com makes finding the right bus fast and easy. Call 515-337-8030 or use our 30-second online quote tool to get started today!
Share Your Trip Details Once and Compare Wedding Transportation Options Side by Side
Busrentalames.com is here to take the stress of wedding transportation completely off your plate! Busrentalames.com is not a local bus company — and that is exactly the point. Because this site connects you to a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Ames and the surrounding area, you are never limited to one fleet or whatever a single operator happens to have available on your date. Fill out one quick form and compare minibuses, party buses, sprinter vans, and full-size charter buses side by side — with pricing and vehicle photos — all in one place.
Whether your venue is on the ISU campus, in downtown Ames, or out on a rural Story County property with no public transit in sight, there is a bus in the network ready for your big day. Call 515-337-8030 any time for a free quote!
Browse Party Buses, Minibuses, and Charter Buses for Wedding Transportation
No matter the size of your guest list or the layout of your wedding day, you can find a bus that fits through Busrentalames.com! A 10- to 14-passenger sprinter van is perfect for moving your bridal party in style. A 15- to 35-passenger minibus handles a hotel shuttle loop between the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center (2100 Green Hills Dr, Ames, IA 50014) and your venue without breaking a sweat.
Need to move a larger crowd? A 56-passenger charter bus fits your entire guest list in one trip. And if the celebration starts before you arrive, a party bus with a built-in bar, LED lighting, and a premium sound system keeps the energy going from the first pickup to the last dance.
Compare them all in one place — instantly!
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.
Shuttle Your Guests Between Ames Hotels and Your Venue With Ease
In Ames, most out-of-town wedding guests book rooms along the South Dayton Avenue corridor — the Hilton Garden Inn Ames (1325 Dickinson Ave, Ames, IA 50014), the Comfort Inn & Suites Ames (1605 S Dayton Ave, Ames, IA 50010), and the Hampton Inn Ames (1 Hampton Ct, Ames, IA 50014) are all clustered in that area, making it a natural shuttle pickup zone. A 15- to 35-passenger minibus can loop those hotels in a single run and have your guests at the venue on time without anyone hunting for parking. For larger guest counts spread across multiple hotels, a 56-passenger charter bus handles the whole group in one trip. Busrentalames.com makes it easy to compare minibuses and charter buses sized to your exact headcount — so nobody gets left behind and nobody drives.
Call 515-337-8030 to compare your options today!
Rural Story County Barn Venues Are Easy to Reach When You Rent a Bus
With Busrentalames.com, renting a bus for a barn or farm venue in Story County is one of the smartest decisions you can make for your guests! Rural venues outside Ames — including properties near Huxley, Slater, and Roland — have no rideshare coverage and no public transit options, which means guests without a car are stuck without a plan. A charter bus or minibus rental solves that entirely.
Your guests board at their Ames hotel, ride together down US-30 or a county road, and arrive at the venue as a group — no one circling a gravel lot in the dark, no one calling an Uber that never comes. Busrentalames.com connects you to a network of bus companies that know central Iowa's roads, so your rural venue becomes just as easy to reach as any downtown location. Get your quote in under 30 seconds online!
Move Your Bridal Party in Style From Getting Ready to the Altar
Ready to make your bridal party arrival unforgettable? A party bus or sprinter van rental through Busrentalames.com turns the ride from the hotel to the ceremony into part of the celebration! Whether your bridal party is getting ready at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center and heading to Reiman Gardens (1407 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50011) or to a ceremony space at Iowa State Center's Scheman Building (1805 Center Dr, Ames, IA 50011), a party bus with color-changing LED lighting, a premium sound system, and a built-in bar keeps the energy high and everyone together.
Compare party buses and sprinter vans from a network of providers serving Ames — and request available white, black, or silver vehicles to match your wedding colors. Call 515-337-8030 to lock in your date!
Reiman Gardens is one of those Ames stops where the mailing address can send a bus the wrong way: use the intersection of University Boulevard and South 16th Street for GPS, then have the bus park in Lot S2 while larger wedding groups enter through the East Gate Entrance. Your bus gets the correct approach and your guests arrive on the garden side instead of being dropped at a misleading map pin — see the Reiman Gardens directions and parking page for the access map.
Book Early — Ames Wedding Bus Availability Fills Fast in May and October
For quick and easy wedding transportation in Ames, the single most important thing you can do is book early! May is the tightest month of the year — Iowa State University's Spring Commencement typically falls on the second weekend of May, and wedding season opens at the same time, which means buses across the entire Ames market get claimed fast. October Saturdays are nearly as competitive, with ISU home football games at Jack Trice Stadium (1732 S 4th St, Ames, IA 50011) pulling enormous demand across Story County every weekend.
Book four to six months in advance for any May or October date — and the earlier you compare through Busrentalames.com, the more vehicle types, colors, and price points you will have to choose from. Use the online quote tool now or call 515-337-8030 any time!
For 2026 weddings, Iowa State's home games at Jack Trice Stadium fall on September 5, September 19, September 26, October 3, October 31, November 14, and November 28, so a wedding near any of those dates competes with campus demand for buses and parking. Get your transportation selected before those weekends fill — the 2026 Iowa State football schedule shows every Ames home date.
Getting Out-of-Town Guests From Des Moines Airport to Ames Has Never Been Easier
Getting out-of-town guests from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Ames is simple when you arrange a charter bus transfer through Busrentalames.com! The drive up I-35 North from DSM to Ames runs about 35 to 45 minutes off-peak — longer on ISU football Saturdays and graduation weekend, when I-35 traffic can add 20 to 30 minutes. A private bus transfer means your guests land, clear baggage claim, and board together — no one splitting into rental cars or waiting on rideshares that surge during peak travel weekends.
Charter buses pick up in the ground transportation area outside baggage claim at DSM. Your guests arrive in Ames relaxed, together, and on time. Fill out one quick form to compare airport transfer buses and pricing from a network of companies serving central Iowa!
If your charter bus needs to wait at DSM between airport legs, the airport routes oversized vehicles that cannot fit inside one parking space to the Red Lot east of Fleur Drive instead of standard passenger parking. Your bus has a designated place to stage while the wedding party gathers, as detailed in the Des Moines International Airport oversized-vehicle parking rules.
Wedding Transportation in Ames and All the Surrounding Areas
Booking wedding transportation in Ames is easy with Busrentalames.com, and the network reaches well beyond city limits! Many Ames wedding guests travel in from Des Moines, Ankeny, Boone, Story City, and Nevada — and your shuttle can loop through all of them. Flying guests in?
A bus rental from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321) to Ames runs about 35 to 45 minutes down I-35, and Busrentalames.com makes arranging that airport-to-venue transfer simple. Whether your wedding is in Ames proper or at a rural venue in Story County with no public transit access, Busrentalames.com connects you to transportation options that cover the full route. Fill out one form and compare vehicles and rates from a network of bus companies serving all of central Iowa!
How Much Does Wedding 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 Wedding Transportation Services
Busrentalames.com is a quote-comparison and advertising website — not a local bus company. You fill out one quick form with your wedding date, guest count, and pickup locations, and you are taken to a results page showing vehicles, photos, and pricing from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Ames and central Iowa. Compare your options side by side and book the bus that fits your day, all without creating an account.
You share your trip details once using the online quote tool — your wedding date, where guests are boarding, and where they need to go. The tool takes about 30 seconds to complete and delivers a results page through a national booking platform showing available vehicles and pricing for your route. You review the options, choose the bus that fits your headcount and budget, and book directly online.
A live team is also available at 515-337-8030 any day of the year.
Book four to six months in advance for most Ames wedding dates — and push that to six months or more if your date falls in May or October. Iowa State University's Spring Commencement in May and ISU home football Saturdays in September and October are the two biggest demand drivers in the Ames market. Waiting until the last minute on those weekends means higher prices and fewer vehicle options.
The earlier you compare through Busrentalames.com, the better your selection.
Absolutely — and for rural venues near Huxley, Slater, Roland, or anywhere outside Ames city limits, a return shuttle is often the only practical option for guests without a car. Rideshare coverage is thin in rural Story County, especially late at night. A charter bus or minibus rental through Busrentalames.com handles the full round trip: hotel pickup before the ceremony and a return run after the reception ends.
Just include both legs when you fill out your quote form.
Yes! White, black, and silver vehicles are available through the network of transportation companies serving Ames. Vehicle color availability varies by operator and date, so mention your preference when you submit your quote request or when you call 515-337-8030.
The earlier you book, the better your chances of securing the specific color and vehicle type you have in mind — especially for peak May and October wedding dates.
A sprinter van or a 15-passenger minibus is the ideal fit for a bridal party that size. Both are compact enough to navigate ISU campus roads near Reiman Gardens and University Boulevard, and both come with comfortable seating and modern amenities. If you want the celebration to start on the ride over — with LED lighting, a sound system, and a built-in bar — compare the 15-passenger party bus options available through the network.
Fill out the quote form to see what is available for your date!
Not necessarily — it depends on your timeline and venue layout. Many Ames couples book one bus for the full day, covering the bridal party pickup, the ceremony, and the reception return in a single reservation. Others book a smaller vehicle for the bridal party and a separate shuttle for guests.
When you fill out your quote, include every leg of your wedding day so the results reflect the full itinerary. A live agent at 515-337-8030 can also help you build the right package around your schedule.