Party Bus Rentals in Ames

Busrentalames.com is an advertising and quote-comparison website that makes it easy to find and compare party bus rentals in Ames, Iowa. This site is not a local bus company or motor carrier — it doesn't own any vehicles. Instead, Busrentalames.com connects you to a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Ames and the surrounding area, so you can compare vehicles, amenities, and pricing in one place instead of calling company after company.

Transportation is provided by independent operators, and booking is completed through a national booking platform.

Fill out the quick online quote form with your pickup location, date, passenger count, and where you're headed. Once submitted, you'll be taken to a results page on a national booking platform showing available party buses, photos, amenities, and pricing from transportation companies serving your area. From there, you can browse your options and book the party bus you want right online — all in just minutes, no account required.

Prefer to talk it through? Call 515-337-8030 any time and a live agent will build a custom quote around your exact itinerary.

Hilton Coliseum (1700 Center Dr, Ames, IA 50011) is home to Iowa State Cyclones basketball and wrestling, and it hosts major concerts and events on the ISU campus. Party buses drop groups off curbside along Center Drive near the coliseum's east entrance, then relocate to Lot 63 south of Hilton Coliseum off University Boulevard, or Lot Y in the Iowa State Center complex, while your group is inside.

For large events — Big 12 basketball games, concerts, and commencement — ISU Parking coordinates event access and recommends arriving early as lots fill quickly. Advance coordination for oversized vehicles is recommended by contacting ISU Parking & Transportation at (515) 294-8725 before your event. You can confirm current lot assignments and event access on the ISU Parking & Transportation page before your visit, since access details shift by event.

Jack Trice Stadium (1732 S 4th St, Ames, IA 50011) is the largest venue in Iowa with a capacity of more than 61,500 — and on a Cyclones home Saturday, the traffic on Lincoln Way and South 4th Street backs up fast. A party bus keeps your whole tailgate group together instead of splitting into a caravan of cars hunting for parking on game day.

Party buses drop groups off along South 4th Street near the stadium's south and east entrances, then park in Lot 1 southeast of the stadium off South Loop Drive, or in Lot 63 south of Hilton Coliseum. Lots open four hours before kickoff, and tailgating is permitted in designated lots. Event parking passes for oversized vehicles are sold in advance through ISU Parking — call the venue directly at (515) 294-8725 to arrange.

Check the current ISU Football Parking Map before game day, as lot assignments are updated each season.

Stephens Auditorium (1900 Center Dr, Ames, IA 50011) is Iowa State Center's premier performing arts venue, hosting Broadway touring productions, concerts, and university events for up to 2,750 guests. It sits in the heart of the Iowa State Center complex alongside Hilton Coliseum and the Scheman Building.

Party buses drop groups off curbside on Center Drive in front of the main north entrance to Stephens Auditorium, then relocate to Lot 63 or Lot Y in the Iowa State Center complex while the show is on. For popular Broadway runs and sold-out concerts, lots fill earlier than expected — build extra time into your pickup window after the show so your group has a clear meeting point without the post-curtain crowd rush. Confirm current parking and access details on the Iowa State Center directions and parking page before your visit.

Iowa Events Center (730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309) is about 30 miles south of Ames on I-35 — roughly 35 to 40 minutes depending on traffic — and it's one of the most popular destinations for Ames groups heading to concerts, sporting events, and major shows. The complex includes Wells Fargo Arena, Hy-Vee Hall, and Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center.

For groups coming from Ames, a party bus makes the I-35 run easy — the pregame energy builds on board, and nobody is navigating downtown Des Moines parking after the show. Party buses drop groups off on 3rd Street curbside on the north side of the arena, then stage in nearby surface lots on 3rd or 4th Street while your group is inside. Check current event access and parking details on the Iowa Events Center parking page before your trip.

Wells Fargo Arena is part of the Iowa Events Center complex and seats up to 17,000 for Iowa Wild hockey, Iowa Wolves basketball, and major touring concerts. It's a go-to destination for Ames groups making the 30-mile run south on I-35.

Party buses drop off on 3rd Street along the north side of the arena, then hold in nearby surface lots on 3rd Street or 4th Street while your group is inside. The Iowa Events Center's attached parking garage is not accessible for oversized vehicles, so surface lot staging is the standard approach. Event parking in nearby lots typically runs $10–$20 per event — that cost is separate from your party bus rental and not included in your quote.

For the biggest concerts and sellout events, surface lots fill quickly, so your bus should confirm staging with the driver coordinator ahead of time. Confirm current access details on the Iowa Events Center parking page before your visit.

Iowa State Fairgrounds (3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317) hosts the Iowa State Fair each August — running August 13–23, 2026 — plus year-round events at the Grandstand and other fairgrounds venues. For Ames groups, a party bus to the Iowa State Fair is one of the most popular summer trips of the year, and it makes the 30-mile I-35 run a whole lot more fun than fighting for parking on Grand Avenue.

Party buses enter the fairgrounds through Lot A off University Avenue and drop groups at Gate 13 at the west end of Lot A. Bus and RV parking is in the designated Bus & RV Lot on the east side of the fairgrounds off East 30th Street. Bus parking during the Fair runs $30 per day — that cost is separate from your party bus rental and not included in your quote.

Drop-off for groups is at the main entrance gates on Grand Avenue before the bus relocates to the Bus & RV lot. For non-Fair events at the Grandstand or other venues, bus parking is in the same east-side lots. Confirm current access and parking details on the Iowa State Fair parking page before your visit.

For 2026, the free Southridge Mall shuttle runs continuously from 8 a.m. to midnight and drops off and picks up Fairgoers at Gate 10 off East 30th Street, giving you a simple alternative when Fairgrounds traffic is at its heaviest. The Iowa State Fair 2026 transportation announcement has the current shuttle details.

Book three to six months out for the best pricing and the widest selection of party buses. Ames has a handful of dates that fill the entire market fast, and waiting until the last minute means higher rates and fewer vehicles to choose from.

Iowa State football home Saturdays at Jack Trice Stadium are the single toughest dates of the year to find a party bus in Ames — book six months or more in advance for any Cyclones home game. Big 12 basketball at Hilton Coliseum, ISU Homecoming in October, and ISU Commencement in May all spike demand across the region. The Iowa State Fair in August draws massive crowds from Ames to Des Moines every year.

And prom season in April and May across Ames, Gilbert, Nevada, and surrounding Story County districts fills party buses fast. Outside those peak windows, two to four weeks of lead time is workable — but earlier is always better. Call 515-337-8030 right now to lock in your date!