- Weekdays
- $205–$385+/hr.
- Weekends
- $225–$410+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,650–$2,950+
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Ames Concert & Music Festival Shuttle Rentals
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Amescharterbuscompany.com is the go-to website for comparing and booking group concert transportation in Ames, the cities around it, and all of Iowa! Because we aren't a local bus company and don't own any vehicles, you're never stuck with whatever one single fleet happens to have parked in its lot on show night. Instead, you fill out one quick form and see live availability, interior pictures, and charter bus prices from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies competing for your business through one of America's largest national booking platforms! You'll get your free quote in under 30 seconds—with no account needed—and have a copy sent straight to your text and email so it's easy to share with your concert group. Prefer to talk through your plans with a person? Call us anytime at (515) 815-6330 for custom packages, below-minimum phone deals, and same-day bus rentals!
- 30 sec.to see online pricing and availability, with no account needed
- 15 to 50passengers on a party bus, with LED lighting and premium sound
- Same dayrentals for last-minute plans in Ames
- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, plus minibuses and vans
Serving Every Concert Venue & Music Festival Through One of the Largest Bus Networks in Ames
- Stephens Auditorium
- Hinterland Music Festival
- Hilton Coliseum
- Iowa State Fair
- Jack Trice Stadium
- Wells Fargo Arena
- Hoyt Sherman Place
- Val Air Ballroom
- Vibrant Music Hall
- xBk Live
- Wooly's
- Temple Theater
Book Ames Concert Transportation in Minutes
Give your concert group a VIP ride to the show without the stress of splitting into multiple cars, hunting for parking near the Iowa State Center, or waiting around for surge-priced rideshares after the encore! Whether you're catching a touring headliner at Stephens Auditorium, heading to an indie set at the Maintenance Shop (M-Shop) inside the Memorial Union, or taking a road trip down I-35 South to Des Moines for the 80/35 Music Festival or a packed arena tour at Wells Fargo Arena, there's a bus in the network ready for your group. You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, or multi-day packages built around YOUR exact schedule! Plus, once you reserve your vehicle online through our national booking platform, a dedicated confirmation department calls you directly to verify every pickup, drop-off, and stop on your itinerary. That way, your driver knows the exact game plan before showtime and your whole group rides together from the first pre-show song to the final drop-off!
Types of Buses Available
What Bus Can I Book for Concert Transportation?
Make your choice from the widest selection of bus types in Story County and across Central Iowa, all in one quick search! One local company may only own minibuses and another might only have limos, but our massive network lets you compare 15- to 50-passenger party buses, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses (including 15-passenger, 20-passenger, 25-passenger, and 35-passenger minibuses), full-size 56-passenger charter buses, and 11- to 14-passenger sprinter vans with a driver side by side. Traveling with a huge festival crowd, a college organization, or a touring band with heavy gear? You can book one bus or build a custom fleet of 10+ buses with undercarriage luggage bays, climate control, and onboard restrooms for a festival road trip to Hinterland Music Festival in Saint Charles or a summer stadium show in Iowa City!
- Weekdays
- $225–$370+/hr.
- Weekends
- $255–$385+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,815–$2,415+
- Weekdays
- $205–$365+/hr.
- Weekends
- $240–$380+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,670–$2,335+
- Weekdays
- $190–$355+/hr.
- Weekends
- $220–$370+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,540–$2,255+
- Weekdays
- $190–$350+/hr.
- Weekends
- $195–$365+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,420–$2,180+
- Weekdays
- $190–$340+/hr.
- Weekends
- $190–$355+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,300–$2,080+
- Weekdays
- $190–$330+/hr.
- Weekends
- $190–$350+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,210–$1,990+
- Weekdays
- $180–$310+/hr.
- Weekends
- $180–$330+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,150–$1,880+
- Weekdays
- $248–$426+/hr.
- Weekends
- $265–$460+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,827–$2,954+
- Weekdays
- $190–$373+/hr.
- Weekends
- $218–$466+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,395–$2,848+
*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 Party Buses & Charter Buses for Concerts
On a concert night out, the party should start the moment your friends step aboard—not when you finally make it through the venue gates! When you rent an Ames party bus, your group can turn up the pre-show playlist on a Bluetooth sound system, relax in wraparound leather perimeter seating, and enjoy color-changing LED lighting, flat-panel TVs, and an onboard bar area while cruising down Lincoln Way or Duff Avenue. Heading out on a longer highway ride along US-30 or I-35 with a fan group, university choir, or production crew? Charter buses and minibuses in the network can come loaded with charter bus amenities like plush reclining seats, fast onboard WiFi for streaming the artist's setlist, individual power outlets to keep phones charged for concert videos, overhead storage bins, and a onboard restroom!
Curbside Concert Shuttle Bus Rentals for Groups of All Sizes
Don't let traffic backups on University Boulevard, Welch Avenue, or Elwood Drive slow down your group's big night out! When you book group transportation services through Amescharterbuscompany.com, a driver handles all the downtown traffic, road closures, and oversized vehicle parking while your group steps off together right near the entrance. Whether you need a nimble sprinter van for 12 VIP guests heading to a summer courtyard show at Alluvial Brewing Company, a 25-passenger minibus for friends catching live bluegrass at Prairie Moon Winery, or multiple 56-passenger motorcoaches for event organizers running festival shuttles from Jack Trice Stadium commuter lots, we have you covered. You'll never have to worry about designating a driver or losing friends in a post-show crowd again!
Custom Shuttle Loops Between Ames Hotels, Bars & Venue Gates
You don't have to settle for a rigid, one-size-fits-all schedule when you book your concert ride through Amescharterbuscompany.com! We make it easy to set up custom multi-stop routes or continuous hourly shuttle loops connecting your favorite pre-show hangout spots in Campustown along Welch Avenue and Main Street Cultural District bars like London Underground or DG's Tap House right to the venue doors. Out-of-town fans staying at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center or hotels along South 16th Street and Dayton Avenue can get picked up right outside the lobby, dropped off at the show, and brought safely back to their rooms after the encore. Even if you only need a quick one-way transfer or less time than the standard 2- to 5-hour windows, just call (515) 815-6330 and we will work out a custom deal and discount for YOUR exact itinerary!
Curbside Drop-Offs at Ames Arenas, Stadiums & Amphitheaters
It just got easier to navigate concert drop-offs and bus parking at every major music venue in Ames and across Central Iowa! For shows at Stephens Auditorium or Fisher Theater in the Iowa State Center complex, your driver can enter off Beach Avenue or Center Drive to unload your group curbside near the ground-level west entrance before staging in the oversized vehicle spaces across the south parking lots near Hilton Coliseum. Catching an outdoor community concert at the Bandshell Park? Your shuttle can drop passengers off along Duff Avenue or 5th Street and wait nearby so nobody has to circle the downtown blocks for a metered spot! And if your group is taking an out-of-town concert bus rental down I-35 to Wells Fargo Arena or Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park, your driver will coordinate drop-off right at the designated bus zones and meet you in the exact same spot as soon as the house lights come up!
Frequently Asked Questions About Ames Concert Bus Rentals
Not sure what you need? Let us help! Just call us at (515) 815-6330, every single day of the year.
Contact usHow fast can I get a quote for an Ames concert bus rental?
You can get free, live online pricing and see interior bus photos in under 30 seconds by filling out our quick form—with no account needed! We'll also send your quote by text and email so you can easily share it with your concert group.
Does Amescharterbuscompany.com own the party buses and charter buses?
No, and that's the whole point! Amescharterbuscompany.com is a bus rental comparison website, not a single local bus company, which means you're never stuck with whatever one fleet happens to have open on a busy concert night. Instead, you compare party buses, minibuses, charter buses, and sprinter vans from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies serving Ames and all of Iowa through one of America's largest national booking platforms. Because multiple operators compete for your trip, you get more vehicle options and better rates!
What packages can I book for a concert or music festival?
You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, full-day, and multi-day packages built around your show's exact schedule! If you don't need a standard 2- to 5-hour windows and just want a quick transfer, call (515) 815-6330 for custom below-minimum deals and exclusive phone discounts. We even offer same-day bus rentals for last-minute concert tickets!
What amenities are available on an Ames concert party bus or charter bus?
Depending on the vehicle you choose, party bus amenities can include wraparound leather seating, color-changing LED party lighting, a Bluetooth sound system, flat-screen TVs, and an onboard bar area! If you book a minibus or a 56-passenger charter bus for a longer festival road trip, you can request reclining seats, climate control, onboard WiFi, individual power outlets, overhead storage, an onboard restroom, and undercarriage luggage bays. Amenities vary by bus, so check the photos and details on your results page or mention your must-haves when you call (515) 815-6330!
How do we coordinate pickup and drop-off locations with the driver on show night?
After you book online through the national booking platform, our confirmation department calls you directly to verify every pickup, drop-off, and parking stop on your itinerary! Your driver will also stay in touch by phone on concert night so your whole group can hop right aboard after the encore.
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Fill out one quick form right now to compare available party buses, minibuses, charter buses, and sprinter vans in Ames in under 30 seconds—with no account needed and no obligation to book! Because Amescharterbuscompany.com connects you with one of the largest networks of independent bus companies in Ames, the cities around it, and all of Iowa, you can lock in one bus for your friends or a whole fleet of 10+ shuttles for a major music festival at a budget-friendly price. Have questions about bus types, want to set up a custom multi-stop Campustown route, or need a same-day rental for tonight's show? Call us 365 days a year at (515) 815-6330 to unlock exclusive phone deals and get your concert transportation booked in minutes!