Ames Family Vacation Bus Rental

Charter Bus Company Ames is your most trusted resource for booking a family vacation or reunion bus rental in Ames, Iowa. Since 2011, we’ve helped thousands of families travel across Story County and beyond with custom transportation packages built around their schedules, budgets, and group sizes. Whether you’re planning a weeklong road trip to the Iowa Great Lakes, organizing a multi-generational reunion at Ada Hayden Heritage Park, or taking the whole crew to Adventureland in Altoona, we’ll make sure your group travels together comfortably and arrives on time. Call 515-815-6330 anytime to speak with a reservation specialist about your next family trip.

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Why Families Choose Charter Bus Company Ames

When you book with Charter Bus Company Ames, you get more than just a bus—you get a team that cares about making your trip easy from start to finish. We offer 24/7 customer support, flexible scheduling, and transparent pricing with no additional fees. Our fleet includes everything from 15-passenger minibuses for small family outings to 56-passenger charter buses for large reunions. Need WiFi so the kids can stream movies on the way to Reiman Gardens? Or extra luggage space for coolers and picnic supplies? Just ask—we’ll get you a bus with the amenities you want.

We’ve helped families plan trips all over Iowa, from day trips to Des Moines zoos and museums to weeklong vacations in the Great Lakes region. Whether you’re heading to a Cyclones game at Jack Trice Stadium or organizing a multi-day tour of Midwest amusement parks, we’ll make sure your group travels together and stays on schedule.

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Custom Itineraries for Every Family Vacation

No two families are alike, which is why we build every itinerary from scratch. Want to spend a day exploring downtown Ames, then head to Ledges State Park for a hike? Or maybe you’re planning a long weekend in Kansas City or Minneapolis? Just send us your schedule, and we’ll handle the rest. Your bus will run on your timetable—not the other way around—so you can focus on having fun instead of worrying about carpools or parking.

If your plans change at the last minute (as they often do with kids), no problem! We can adjust pickup times, add extra stops, or even send a different size bus if needed. With Charter Bus Company Ames, you get the flexibility you need to keep everyone happy.

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Comfortable Buses for Long-distance Travel

Traveling with kids or seniors? Make their ride as comfortable as possible by booking a bus with reclining seats, climate control, and onboard restrooms. That way, you can minimize pit stops and keep the whole group moving. For longer trips, such as a week at Lake Okoboji or a tour of Chicago’s museums, your bus will become a home base where everyone can relax between activities.

Staying entertained on the road is easy with optional features like DVD players, TV monitors, and free WiFi. Pack some movies, download a playlist, or play games together while the Iowa scenery rolls by outside your window. And with plenty of undercarriage storage, you won’t have to worry about tripping over suitcases or strollers in the aisle.

Stress-free Airport Transfers

Flying into Des Moines International Airport with a large group? Skip the hassle of coordinating multiple rideshares or renting several cars. Instead, have a private bus pick you up right at the terminal and take you directly to your hotel or vacation rental. You’ll have room for all your luggage, plus any car seats or baby gear you brought along. And when it’s time to go home, your bus will get you back to the airport with plenty of time to catch your flight.

We also offer airport transfers to and from regional airports like Ames Municipal and Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids. Wherever your family is arriving or departing, we’ll make sure they get there together and on time.

Day Trips and Excursions Made Easy

Planning a day trip to the Blank Park Zoo, Adventureland Park, or the Science Center of Iowa? Leave the driving to us while you focus on making memories with your family. Your bus will drop you off close to the entrance, then wait nearby until you’re ready to head home. No need to worry about finding parking or walking long distances with tired children at the end of the day.

For outdoor enthusiasts, we can provide transportation to hiking trails, lakes, and campgrounds across Iowa. Spend the day swimming at Big Creek State Park or exploring the caves at Maquoketa Caves State Park, then relax in a comfortable seat on the ride back.

Keep Your Family Together—and on Time

One of the biggest challenges of traveling with a large family is keeping everyone together and on schedule. With a private bus, you won’t have to worry about anyone getting lost or left behind. Everyone will board and disembark at the same time, making it easy to stick to your itinerary. Plus, you’ll have a designated meeting spot after each activity, so there’s no confusion about where to go next.

This is especially helpful for multi-generational trips where grandparents, parents, and children are all traveling together. The bus becomes a central gathering place where everyone can check in, share snacks, and regroup between destinations.

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Book Your Ames Vacation Bus Rental Today!

Ready to hit the road? Contact Charter Bus Company Ames today to get a free quote for your next family vacation or reunion. Our team is available 24/7 to answer questions, check availability, and help you choose the perfect bus for your group. With years of experience and a reputation for reliability, we’re the company Iowa families trust for all their transportation needs. Call 515-815-6330 now and see why so many people choose us for their most important trips.

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Charter Bus Company Ames Reviews

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Jessica R.

As someone who has worked with charter bus companies over the past 20 years, I cannot say enough great things about driver, Jason. He was so accommodating to everything we asked from pick-up to drop-off. We had a group of 60 last night at the Field of Dreams and he made sure everyone was taken care of and on the bus before departing. Booking with Charter Bus Company was the best decision I could have made. I highly recommend Jason and this company to anyone looking for transportation needs.

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Mark T.

We hired Ames Charter Bus Company to take a group of 25 to the Field of Dreams in Dyersville Iowa for a 3 day trip. Driver, Brian, was good, and the bus was very nice. It was nice to have a driver for a long trip! We could relax and enjoy the trip, and not worry about driving. The bus was clean and comfortable and everyone had a great time. We would definitely hire Ames Charter Bus Company for future trips!

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Joseph G.

Charter Bus Company Ames is the best in the area! I needed two buses, at the last minute, for a field trip to the Iowa Historical Building and Capitol Building in Des Moines. Denny was so helpful and patient. He made the process easy! The buses were clean and modern, and the drivers were courteous and friendly. Charter Bus Company Ames will be my first call from now on!

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John S.

We used the Charter Bus Company Ames to transport our wedding guests from Ames to the Brenton Arboretum. The driver was early, and the bus was clean, comfortable, and cool. The bus company was so easy to work with from start to finish. We called them a couple times with questions before the event, and they always picked up the phone and answered all our questions. We’ve worked with a lot of bus companies in the past, and the professionalism and customer service of this one is top-notch!