- Weekdays
- $205–$385+/hr.
- Weekends
- $225–$410+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,650–$2,950+
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Long-Distance Charter Bus Rentals in Ames
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Amescharterbuscompany.com connects you with one of the largest networks of independent bus companies in Ames, the cities around it, and all of Iowa through one of America's largest national booking platforms! Instead of calling five local companies one by one and waiting around on callbacks, you can fill out one quick form to compare bus types, interior pictures, and packages all in one place. Because we are a comparison website and don't own the vehicles, you're never limited to just one fleet or stuck with whatever a single operator happens to have parked in its lot on your travel date. You'll see live availability and bus rental pricing in under 30 seconds, with no account needed! We even send your quotes straight to your phone by text and email so they're easy to share with your group. Prefer to talk through your plans with a person? Call us 365 days a year to lock in the best ride for YOUR trip!
- 30 sec.to see online pricing and availability, with no account needed
- Multi-daytrips with overnight stops, and the bus stays with your group
- 24/7live support, 365 days a year
- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, with under-bus luggage bays
Serving Every Destination Through One of the Largest Bus Networks in Ames
- Des Moines
- Cedar Rapids
- Iowa City
- Waterloo
- Cedar Falls
- Dubuque
- Davenport
- Council Bluffs
- Sioux City
- Omaha
- Amana Colonies
- Okoboji
- Kansas City
- Minneapolis
- Chicago
- St. Louis
Book Ames Long-Distance Transportation in Minutes
Your next out-of-town road trip from Story County starts right here on our easy-to-use website! Whether you're taking an Iowa State University student organization down I-35 or planning a multi-day family reunion across the Midwest, sharing your trip details once is all it takes. In under 30 seconds, you can weigh different vehicles side by side and book right online through a premier national booking platform. Need a bus for today or want to reserve a whole fleet of motorcoaches for a major regional tournament? Because multiple independent companies in our Iowa network compete for your business, you get better rates and same-day availability when last-minute plans pop up! Plus, after you book online, our dedicated confirmation department calls you directly to verify every pickup, rest stop, and drop-off on your schedule.
Types of Buses Available
What Bus Can I Book for Long-Distance Transportation?
Check out TONS of different vehicles in a single search so your travelers have the exact space and features they need for the highway! Full-size 56-passenger charter buses are the gold standard for long-distance travel out of Ames, giving your group an onboard restroom to minimize highway pit stops, spacious undercarriage luggage bays for heavy suitcases, and plush reclining seats. You can also request modern charter bus amenities like onboard WiFi, individual power outlets, and flat-screen TVs with DVD players to keep everyone entertained across hundreds of miles. Traveling with a smaller group that doesn't need a massive motorcoach? Compare 11- to 14-passenger sprinter vans with a driver, 15- to 50-passenger party buses, or nimble 25-passenger minibuses and 35-passenger minibuses that still offer overhead storage, climate control, and PA systems!
- 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.
Day Trips from Ames to the Amana Colonies
Need a stress-free way to get your club, church group, or family out to the historic Amana Colonies without splitting into an eight-car caravan? Your private charter bus driver will smoothly handle the two-hour drive east along US-30 E and I-80 E while your group relaxes in climate-controlled comfort! Your bus can drop everyone off right at the Amana Visitor Center at 622 46th Avenue in Main Amana, where dedicated oversized vehicle parking is available right next to the RV lot off Highway 220. From there, your group can stroll together to sample rhubarb wine at Ackerman Winery, shop for handcrafted furniture, or sit down for a family-style feast at the Ox Yoke Inn on 4420 220th Trail. When everyone is ready to head back to Ames, your driver will be waiting right at your designated meetup spot to load your shopping bags into the luggage bays!
Charter Buses from Ames to Des Moines
Amescharterbuscompany.com helps you turn the 40-minute commute down I-35 South into the easiest part of your group outing to Des Moines! Whether you need a seamless airport shuttle transfer to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) at 5800 Fleur Drive or a sports team bus for a tournament at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex in West Des Moines, we have you covered. Taking a school class or youth group to the Science Center of Iowa at 401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway? Your driver can pull directly into the front circular drive off SW 4th Street for active student unloading before relocating to the designated bus parking zone along the south side of Tuttle Street. Heading to a concert or Iowa Wolves game at Wells Fargo Arena? Skip the downtown parking garages and post-show rideshare surge prices—your bus drops your group off along 3rd Street and waits nearby until the final buzzer!
Long-Distance Ames Shuttle Buses for Corporate Retreats & Conferences
Whatever industry your team is in, booking an Ames corporate charter bus makes out-of-town conferences, AgTech site visits, and executive retreats completely effortless! Instead of reimbursing dozens of mileage claims for trips starting at the ISU Research Park on South Loop Drive or the Scheman Building at the Iowa State Center, you can keep your entire department together on one productive timeline. Onboard WiFi and power outlets at every row let your colleagues prep presentations and answer emails as your driver navigates I-80 and I-35 toward regional conventions in Omaha, Minneapolis, Kansas City, or Chicago. If you have a complicated multi-stop itinerary or want to set up a recurring intercity employee shuttle between Ames and Des Moines offices, the 365-day support team can build a custom package tailored to YOUR exact schedule!
Long-Distance Ames Bus Rentals Built Around Your Custom Itinerary
Waiting around on inflexible train schedules or dealing with single-fleet bus companies that force you into rigid time blocks is a thing of the past! When you use Amescharterbuscompany.com, you choose the exact package that fits your route—whether that's a one-way transfer, a round-trip day excursion, or a multi-day tour across state lines. Planning a Cyclone fan bus road trip down to Kansas State, a church youth choir tour, or an out-of-town wedding guest shuttle to a vineyard in central Iowa? You set every pickup time and rest stop, and if you don't need a standard hourly minimum, you can call our reservation specialists for special below-minimum phone deals and exclusive discounts! Want to add a last-minute dinner stop in Ankeny on the ride back up I-35 North? Just let the team know and we'll adjust your itinerary so your group travels completely on YOUR terms!
Frequently Asked Questions About Long-Distance Bus Rentals from Ames
Not sure what you need? Let us help! Just call us at (515) 815-6330, every single day of the year.
Contact usCan I get a long-distance bus quote without a final headcount or exact stops?
Yes, absolutely! Just enter your estimated passenger count, travel dates, and pickup city into our 30-second online quote tool—no account needed—and we can help adjust your vehicle size and stops as your itinerary comes together.
Does Amescharterbuscompany.com own the charter buses in its network?
No, and that's the whole point! Because Amescharterbuscompany.com is a bus rental comparison website and not a local bus company, you're never stuck with whatever one single fleet happens to have parked in its lot. You compare party buses, minibuses, and 56-passenger motorcoaches from a massive network of independent Iowa operators competing for your business, book through a national platform, and ride with a local driver!
What is included in my long-distance charter bus rental price, and what is paid separately?
Your free 30-second quote includes the cost of your bus rental, your driver's time, and fuel for your planned route, with no hidden fees! Outside trip expenses like highway tolls, venue bus parking passes are handled separately. If your trip out of Ames spans multiple days and requires an overnight stay, you will also need to provide a private hotel room (typically a 3-star hotel or better). Our reservation specialists will break down every detail before you book!
Can I book a same-day or last-minute bus for an out-of-town trip?
Yes! Because our website taps into one of the largest networks of independent bus companies across Ames and all of Iowa, we can help you find and book same-day transportation when emergency travel or last-minute playoff games come up through one of America's largest national booking platforms. Just fill out our quick online form or call the 365-day support team right away to check live vehicle availability!
What packages and bus sizes can I compare for a road trip from Ames?
You can book one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, full-day, and multi-day packages tailored to your exact route! Through our network, you can compare 11- to 14-passenger sprinter vans, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses (15, 18, 20, 25, 28, 30, and 35), 15- to 50-passenger party buses, and full-size 56-passenger charter buses. Whether you need a single minibus for a day trip or ten motorcoaches for a convention, you'll see photos and prices in under 30 seconds. Plus, our confirmation department calls after you book to verify every stop!
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Book your next out-of-town adventure through Amescharterbuscompany.com and see how easy group transportation can be when you aren't limited to just one company's fleet! Fill out one quick form right now to compare live availability, interior photos, and long-distance charter bus prices in under 30 seconds—with no account needed and a copy sent straight to your text and email. Have questions about luggage space, ADA-accessible coaches, or custom multi-day packages? Reach out to our friendly reservation specialists any day of the year on our contact page to get a custom quote and lock in the right ride at the right price!