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Ames Airport Shuttle & Charter Bus Rentals
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Amescharterbuscompany.com helps you find and book reliable group transportation services for flights in and out of central Iowa! Because we are a comparison website and not a local bus company, you're never limited to just one fleet or stuck with whatever a single operator happens to have parked in its lot. Instead, you can fill out one quick form to compare live availability, interior photos, and charter bus prices from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies serving Ames and all of Iowa in under 30 seconds through one of America's largest national booking platforms, with no account needed! You'll even get your free quote sent straight to your phone by text and email so it's super easy to share with your group. Need help planning a custom airport pickup or a last-minute, same-day transfer? Call the live reservation team 365 days a year at (515) 815-6330!
- 30 sec.to see online pricing and availability, with no account needed
- 24/7live support, 365 days a year
- Same dayrentals for last-minute plans in Ames
- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, with under-bus luggage bays
Serving All Airports Through One of the Largest Bus Networks in Ames
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
- Ames Municipal Airport (AMW)
- The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
- Eppley Airfield (OMA)
Book Ames Airport Transportation in Minutes
Bringing a whole crowd from Iowa State University down I-35 South to catch a flight doesn't have to mean splitting into an eight-car caravan or paying surge-priced rideshare rates! Through Amescharterbuscompany.com, you share your flight details, headcount, and pickup location once to instantly compare bus types and packages built around YOUR itinerary. Whether you need a one-way drop-off at Des Moines International Airport (DSM), a round-trip charter for a Cyclone fan club, or an emergency same-day shuttle for a delayed flight at Ames Municipal Airport (AMW), there's a bus in the network ready for you. Once you reserve online through the national booking platform, a dedicated confirmation department calls you directly to verify every terminal stop and pickup time for total peace of mind. Don't need a standard multi-hour windows for a quick airport run? Call (515) 815-6330 to ask about below-minimum phone deals and custom one-way transfers!
Types of Buses Available
What Bus Can I Book for Airport Transportation?
For the best airport transfer experience in Story County, you get TONS of different vehicles to compare side by side in one quick search! One local company might only own limos... while another only has minibuses... but our statewide network lets you book everything from an 11- to 14-passenger sprinter van with a driver to a 15- to 35-passenger minibus (15, 18, 20, 25, 28, 30, or 35 passengers), a 15- to 50-passenger party bus, or a full-size 56-passenger charter bus! Full-size motorcoaches are ideal for heavy baggage, offering spacious undercarriage luggage bays, overhead parcel racks, onboard restrooms, reclining seats, and WiFi and power outlets to track flight updates along I-35. Traveling with a mid-sized group or university department? A compact minibus handles quick terminal loops and hotel drop-offs along Duff Avenue or Lincoln Way with ease!
*Photos and vehicles shown above are examples of typical bus types and may not be the exact make or model offered for your trip. We are a bus rental comparison website—not a transportation company—and do not own or operate vehicles, so you're never stuck with whatever one single fleet has parked in its lot! Fill out the (no account needed!) or call 515-815-6330 any day of the year to compare current vehicle options, photos, live availability, and pricing from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies, and confirm your exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Ames Airport Shuttles at Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Amescharterbuscompany.com puts stress-free transfers between Ames and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) right at your fingertips! Located about 45 minutes south via I-35 South and I-235 West to Fleur Drive, DSM requires commercial charter buses to avoid curbside idling and stage in the South Lot or Cell Phone Waiting Lot off Fleur Drive until your entire group has collected their bags from lower-level Baggage Claim. Once everyone is gathered, your driver pulls up to the designated commercial vehicle lane outside the main terminal curb for active loading, then zips your group straight back north to Campustown, the Iowa State Center, or hotels near the US-30 and I-35 interchange. Whether you're coordinating sports team travel into Jack Trice Stadium or welcoming family for spring graduation, you can book one bus or a fleet of 10+ coaches in under 30 seconds!
Ames Shuttle Service for Airport Employees
With one quick call to (515) 815-6330, aviation employers, FBOs, and terminal contractors can set up recurring employee shuttle services that keep shift rotations running like clockwork! Whether your group works on the tarmac at Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) just south of US-30 off South Riverside Drive, or commutes daily down I-35 from Ames and Ankeny to air cargo and maintenance hubs at DSM, we build custom daily, monthly, and year-round packages around YOUR schedule. Because multiple independent operators in our network compete for your contract, you get dependable commuter minibuses with climate control, WiFi, and cushioned seating at rates a single local fleet can't beat. Skip the winter ice stress on I-35 and let a driver bring your aviation staff to work on time, relaxed, and ready for their shift!
Executive Sprinter Vans & Minibuses for Corporate Ames Airport Pickups
Because Amescharterbuscompany.com connects you with a massive network of independent providers, booking sleek corporate event transportation for visiting executives and VIP speakers is SO much easier! If your company or university research team is flying by private charter into Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and meeting at the Hapag-Lloyd / Central Iowa Air Service FBO terminal off Airport Drive, your driver can stage right in the main surface lot and greet your guests steps from the tarmac. From there, an executive sprinter van or 18-passenger minibus can whisk your team straight up University Boulevard to the ISU Research Park, conference halls at the Scheman Building, or corporate offices along East 13th Street. Onboard WiFi, individual power outlets, and leather reclining seats let your team prep presentations on the road while our confirmation department verifies every stop on your itinerary. See live pricing in under 30 seconds online—no account needed!
Custom Ground Transportation for Regional Ames Flights
With Amescharterbuscompany.com, you get long-distance charter bus connections to every major regional airport across the Midwest whenever direct flights into DSM don't fit your group's schedule! Groups regularly book 56-passenger motorcoaches with onboard restrooms and undercarriage luggage bays for the two-hour ride east along I-80 and I-380 to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) in Cedar Rapids, or head two and a half hours west on I-80 to Eppley Airfield (OMA) in Omaha. Flying an international student group or university travel program out of Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) (three hours north right up I-35) or Kansas City International Airport (MCI) (three hours south down I-35)? You only have to share your trip details once to compare multi-day and one-way airport transfer packages from a network of independent operators competing for your business. Whatever airport your group is flying through, your private bus keeps everyone together from the first pickup in Ames to the departure terminal curb!
Our Pricing & Packages
How Much Does Airport Transportation in Ames Cost?
| Common Ames Airport Route | Distance / Drive Time | Sprinter Van (11–14 Pass.)* | Minibus (15–35 Pass.)* | 56-Passenger Charter Bus* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames ↔ Des Moines International Airport (DSM) | ~35 miles (35–45 min) | $380–$746+ | $360–$740+ | $410–$770+ |
| Ames ↔ The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) / Cedar Rapids | ~106 miles (1 hr 45 min – 2 hr) | $760–$1,492+ | $720–$1,480+ | $820–$1,540+ |
| Ames ↔ Eppley Airfield (OMA) / Omaha | ~160 miles (2 hr 30 min – 3 hr) | $950–$2,238+ | $900–$2,220+ | $1,025–$2,310+ |
| Hourly rate (weekdays / weekends) | 2- to 5-hour minimum* | $190–$373+ / $218–$466+ | $180–$370+ / $180–$385+ | $205–$385+ / $225–$410+ |
*Planning estimates from the independent bus companies in the network, not a quote for your date. Each route is figured from weekday hourly rates for the bus's drive there and back, rounded up to whole hours, with the 2-hour minimum. Your exact price depends on your travel date, passenger and luggage count, and the bus you pick. Standard minimums: 2 hours Monday through Wednesday or earlier in the day, 3 hours or more after 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and up to 5 hours on the busiest dates. These are just standard minimums. Call us and we can often set up less time, a one-way, split time or a custom package. Outside trip costs like and parking are paid separately. Call (515) 815-6330 any day of the year for a custom airport transfer package!
Frequently Asked Questions About Ames Airport Transfers
Not sure what you need? Let us help! Just call us at (515) 815-6330, every single day of the year.
Contact usWhat is Amescharterbuscompany.com and do you own the airport shuttle buses?
No, and that's the whole point! Amescharterbuscompany.com is a bus rental comparison website, not a local bus company, so you're never stuck with one fleet—you compare independent operators across Ames and all of Iowa in one place!
How quickly can I get a price quote for an Ames airport shuttle?
You can see live availability, interior photos, and Ames bus rental pricing in under 30 seconds by filling out our quick online form! No account is needed, and there is zero obligation to book. We'll also send your quote by text and email so you can easily review it with your travel group. Prefer talking to a person? Call (515) 815-6330 any day of the year!
Where do charter buses pick up groups at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Ames Municipal Airport (AMW)?
At DSM, charter buses wait in the commercial staging area or Cell Phone Lot off Fleur Drive until your whole group has their luggage, then load curbside in the commercial lane outside Baggage Claim. At Ames Municipal Airport (AMW), buses pull directly into the main terminal parking lot at 2520 Airport Drive off South Riverside Drive. After you book online, our confirmation department calls to verify your exact terminal meetup spot!
Can I book a same-day airport bus rental if our flight is delayed or canceled?
Yes! Because our network brings together independent bus companies across Ames, Des Moines, and all of Iowa, we can arrange last-minute and same-day airport shuttles when flights get diverted or canceled. Just call the 24/7 support team at (515) 815-6330 and we'll get a bus rolling for your group right away!
What if we only need a quick one-way airport transfer and not a 5-hour minimum?
You can book one-way, round-trip, hourly, split-time, or multi-day airport packages tailored to YOUR flight schedule! If your trip from Ames to DSM doesn't require a standard 2- to 5-hour windows, call the team at (515) 815-6330. We love offering below-minimum custom packages and exclusive phone discounts!
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Planning your next group flight out of central Iowa has never been easier! Instead of calling five local bus companies and waiting around on callbacks, fill out one quick form on Amescharterbuscompany.com to compare party buses, minibuses, charter buses, and sprinter vans in under 30 seconds—with no account needed! You'll get instant quotes sent straight to your text and email from independent transportation providers competing for your business, followed by a dedicated confirmation call after you book online so every terminal pickup is locked in. Need a custom one-way package, multiple buses for a large roster, or a same-day airport shuttle? Call us 365 days a year at (515) 815-6330 to get the right ride at the right price today!