Ames Long-Distance Bus Rentals
Give your group the easiest way to rent an Ames long-distance charter bus — fill out one quick form and instantly compare vehicles, packages, and rates from a large network of independent bus companies. Whether you're coordinating a multi-day Iowa State University athletic road trip, shuttling a corporate group down I-35 to Des Moines, or organizing a long-haul charter to Chicago or Kansas City, Amescoachbusservice.com puts all the options in one place. No account needed.
No waiting for callbacks to get pricing. Just fast, easy group transportation starting with one form. Call 515-425-0720 or get your quote online in seconds!
One Quick Form for Long-Distance Transportation Pricing From a Network of Bus Companies
You'll love that Amescoachbusservice.com is not a local bus company, and that's exactly what makes us different. Because we don't own or operate any vehicles, you're never stuck with whatever one fleet happens to have available on your travel date. Instead, Amescoachbusservice.com is a website that connects you with a large network of independent transportation providers serving Ames and central Iowa, so you get TONS of different bus types, TONS of different packages, and TONS of options built around YOUR long-distance trip, not the other way around.
Whether your group is heading to Minneapolis, St. Louis, or anywhere across the Midwest, you compare bus options side by side. No account needed! Getting your long-distance quote started is a piece of cake.
Buses Perfect For Any Long-Distance Transportation Need
With Amescoachbusservice.com, you can compare a wide variety of vehicle types from a large network of independent bus companies and choose an option that fits your headcount and distance. Need a 15-passenger minibus for a small executive team heading to a conference in Des Moines? Browse that option.
Coordinating a full Iowa State Cyclones fan group for an away game in Lincoln or Iowa City and need a 56-passenger charter bus with reclining seats, WiFi, power outlets, and an onboard restroom? That's in the network too. You compare bus types, amenities, and bus prices all in one place, and choose what works for YOUR trip.
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 515-425-0720 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Iowa State University Groups: Book Your Long-Distance Charter Bus in Ames
Find Ames long-distance charter bus options for the unique transportation demands that come with being home to Iowa State University, one of the Big 12's most active campuses. Whether it's the ISU Athletics department coordinating team travel to Baylor or West Virginia, a Greek organization planning a multi-day road trip, or a student club heading to a national conference in Indianapolis or Chicago, Amescoachbusservice.com makes it easy to compare buses for an ISU group. Cyclone fans heading to away games at Kinnick Stadium (825 Evashevski Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242) in Iowa City for the Iowa-Iowa State rivalry game can request a round-trip charter here.
The University of Iowa clears Lots 43 N and south Lot 75 for large vehicles overnight, then closes Lot 43 to vehicle entry at 6 p.m. the night before home games and listed lots at 6 a.m. on game days, so use those timing details when setting your group's bus pickup. University of Iowa game-day parking details can help your group plan around the stadium's lot closures. Fill out one quick form and compare options, no account needed! Get the ball rolling with one form.
Corporate and Conference Groups Heading Out of Ames? We've Got Your Bus.
Amescoachbusservice.com helps you arrange long-distance corporate transportation in Ames without the usual headache of separate calls and callbacks. Whether your team is heading to a conference at the Iowa Events Center (730 Third St, Des Moines, IA 50309) or a multi-day corporate retreat in the Twin Cities, filling out one quick form connects you with a large network of bus companies serving Ames. Compare corporate charter bus options, packages, and pricing side by side, then choose the bus that works for YOUR team's schedule and budget.
Iowa Events Center parking lots have entrances on 3rd Street and 5th Avenue, list bus parking at $52, and require prepaid parking through JustPark. That venue parking cost isn't included in your free price quote, so include it in your conference-trip budget. Live support is available every single day at 515-425-0720 to build a custom itinerary from scratch!
Multi-Day Bus Rentals for Ames Groups Traveling Across the Midwest
Use an Ames multi-day charter bus rental when your group needs more than a single-day ride. Traveling from Ames to Chicago for a weekend conference? Coordinating a three-day tour from central Iowa through Missouri, Kansas, and back?
Compare full-size motorcoach options with reclining seats, climate control, onboard restrooms, WiFi, power outlets, and undercarriage luggage bays for your long-haul ride. For overnight routes, include lodging stops in your itinerary and mention them when you request your quote. Get the ball rolling with a multi-day bus rental that covers your route from Ames through the final drop-off.
Ames Sports Teams and Fan Groups: Long-Distance Bus Rentals Made Simple
Because Ames is home to one of the most passionate college sports fanbases in the Big 12, long-distance game-day transportation is a common request Amescoachbusservice.com handles here. Whether you're organizing a fan bus for an ISU away game at Bill Snyder Family Stadium (2201 Kimball Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502) in Manhattan, Kansas, or coordinating team travel for a Cyclones road trip to Houston or Morgantown, the Amescoachbusservice.com network lets you compare bus options for the trip. K-State football gates open two hours before kickoff, so your group can set a shared bus arrival time around the entry window.
K-State football game-day information has the stadium's entry details. No more juggling a dozen individual cars and losing half the group at a rest stop. Compare sports team bus rentals from a large network of providers and find an option for YOUR away-game group!
School and University Groups Departing Ames: Compare Long-Distance Options Fast
We know how much planning goes into coordinating long-distance travel for a school or university group, and Amescoachbusservice.com exists to make the transportation piece the easy part. Whether you're organizing a school field trip bus rental from an Ames middle school to the Science Center of Iowa (401 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50309), or arranging a multi-day academic travel trip for ISU students heading to Washington, D.C. for a political science conference, the Amescoachbusservice.com network lets you compare bus options for the trip. School groups have reserved bus lanes at the front of the Science Center, with staff directing parking; sometimes buses park off-site.
That gives your group a designated arrival area, with parking arrangements handled at the venue. Fill out one quick form to compare vehicles, pictures, and pricing instantly. Yes, it's really that easy, and a live team is always available at 515-425-0720 for any questions!
Book Long-Distance Transportation in Ames or Any City Nearby
Keep in mind that Amescoachbusservice.com doesn't just serve Ames, the network reaches across central Iowa and beyond. Whether your group is departing from Ames, Ankeny, Nevada, Boone, Marshalltown, or anywhere along the US-30 corridor, you can request a bus for your pickup location. Long-distance trips through Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Omaha, Minneapolis, Chicago, and Kansas City can be requested, too.
Because Amescoachbusservice.com connects you with a large network of bus companies across North America, your group is never limited by geography. One quick form, and you're already comparing options for your exact route and date!
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 515-425-0720. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Ames Long-Distance Transportation Services
Amescoachbusservice.com is a website that helps your Ames group rent a bus by comparing options and requesting quotes from a large network of independent bus companies. Instead of making separate calls and waiting on callbacks, you fill out one quick form to compare long-distance charter bus options, packages, and pricing side by side, all in one place, with no account needed.
Share your pickup location, travel date, destination, and passenger count using the 30-second online quote tool. You'll instantly see vehicle options, photos, and pricing from a large network of bus companies serving Ames and central Iowa. Choose the bus that fits YOUR trip, book through the national booking platform, and an independent local provider supplies the vehicle. It really is that easy!
Absolutely. Compare bus options for multi-state long-distance travel through the Amescoachbusservice.com network. Routes from Ames to Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Omaha, St. Louis, and beyond can be requested.
Compare full-size motorcoach options listed with onboard restrooms, reclining seats, WiFi, and undercarriage storage for a comfortable multi-hour ride across state lines.
Booking two to four months in advance is strongly recommended for long-distance trips departing from Ames. Iowa State home and away game weekends each football season, graduation weekends in May, and RAGBRAI-adjacent travel dates each July fill up fast. Multi-day trips with specific vehicle features and overnight lodging need extra itinerary planning, so request a quote early.
The earlier you reserve, the more time you have to compare bus options and provider pricing.
For overnight, multi-day trips from Ames, include lodging stops in your itinerary and mention them when requesting your quote. This helps you compare bus options for the full route and leave room in your trip budget for overnight lodging. When you call 515-425-0720, the live support team can help you map out your itinerary so there are no surprises on departure day.
Yes! The Iowa-Iowa State rivalry is one of the most in-demand long-distance routes in the Amescoachbusservice.com network every fall. Kinnick Stadium is about 130 miles from Ames, making it a perfect charter bus trip.
Buses can drop off near the stadium's designated motorcoach zones, giving your group one shared arrival and pickup point for the game. Book early, rivalry weekend availability disappears fast.
Compare long-distance bus options from Ames with listed amenities such as reclining seats, climate control, WiFi, individual power outlets, overhead storage, undercarriage luggage bays, and onboard restrooms for a comfortable multi-hour ride. Use the online quote tool to compare available features or call 515-425-0720 and mention any must-haves when requesting your custom quote!