School Bus Rental
With a school bus rental in Ames, Iowa, moving your entire group just got dramatically simpler. Amescoachbusservice.com is a website, not a bus company, which means you're never stuck with whatever one fleet happens to have available on your date. Fill out one quick form and instantly compare school buses, photos, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Ames and the surrounding Story County area. No account needed!
Whether you're organizing a field trip to Reiman Gardens, shuttling a youth sports team to a tournament, or coordinating a community group outing across central Iowa, compare school bus options in the network for YOUR trip, with choices for different group sizes and itineraries.
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More About School Buses
Rent a school bus in Ames with options for your group, because not every trip calls for the same vehicle. Through Amescoachbusservice.com, you can compare two distinct school bus categories from a large network of independently owned operators serving the Ames area. The Type A mini and Type B small school buses seat approximately 10 to 24 adults, giving smaller youth groups, church outings, or classroom field trips to Iowa State University's Farm House Museum (601 Farm House Lane, Ames, IA 50011) a smaller bus category to compare.
Need to move a bigger crowd? The Type C large conventional school bus seats approximately 44 to 48 adults, offering space to compare for a full athletic roster, a large student group, or an organized community excursion across Story County.
Inside a 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.
What’s Typically Included on School Bus Rentals
Capacity and amenities help you choose a school bus for a group trip across Ames or beyond. The Amescoachbusservice.com network lets you compare listed school bus features before choosing an option for your Ames trip. Climate control is one listed feature to compare.
A PA system is another listed feature, useful for chaperones sharing information on the way to Ames City Auditorium (520 Sixth St., Ames, IA 50010) or Brunnier Art Museum (295 Scheman Bldg, Ames, IA 50011). Listings also describe overhead storage, padded seating, and wide aisles. Compare bus types and amenities side by side, all in one place, all in under 30 seconds!
High-back vinyl bench seating
Large opening windows
Overhead interior lighting
PA/microphone system with AM/FM radio
Air conditioning on select vehicles
Under-seat storage for bags and equipment
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on buses. Because we are a referral website and do NOT own or operate buses, exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 515-425-0720 before booking.
What does a School Bus rental cost?
Use our 30-second online quote tool to unlock school bus pricing from providers for your specific Ames trip right now, no account needed. Weekday school bus rentals in Ames run $205 to $365 per hour, while weekend rates range from $240 to $380 per hour. Planning a full-day outing to Ledges State Park or a multi-stop itinerary around central Iowa?
Daily rates come in at $1,670 to $2,335. Actual pricing shifts based on your group size, the bus type you select, your travel distance, and the time of year you're booking. The fastest way to nail down your exact number is to fill out one quick form and compare packages from a large network of independently owned bus companies serving Ames — or call 515-425-0720 and a live agent will build a custom quote around your itinerary.
Check our charter bus pricing guide for more detail, browse available school event bus rentals, or explore every group transportation service Amescoachbusservice.com makes available across Iowa. Live support is available every single day of the year at 515-425-0720 — yes, it really is that easy!
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | ||||