- Weekdays
- $205–$385+/hr.
- Weekends
- $225–$410+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,650–$2,950+
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Ames Charter Bus Rentals for School Trips
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Whatever your class or campus group has planned in Ames, Amescharterbuscompany.com makes it fast and easy to find and book reliable school event transportation! Instead of calling local bus companies one by one and waiting around on callbacks, you can fill out one quick form to compare bus types, interior photos, and bus rental prices from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies in under 30 seconds through one of America's largest national booking platforms, with no account needed! Because we don't own or operate any vehicles, you're never stuck with whatever a single fleet happens to have parked in its lot on your field trip date. Get an instant quote sent straight to your text and email today, or call us to lock in your ride!
- 30 sec.to see online pricing and availability, with no account needed
- All paymentsaccepted when you book online
- Instantbooking confirmation, then a call to go over your itinerary
- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, plus minibuses and vans
Serving Every School & Field Trip Destination Through One of the Largest Bus Networks in Ames
- Ames Community School District
- Reiman Gardens
- Gilbert Community School District
- Science Center of Iowa
- Nevada Community School District
- Blank Park Zoo
- Ballard Community School District
- Living History Farms
- Roland-Story Community School District
- Iowa State Capitol
- West Des Moines Community School District
- Ames History Museum
- Ankeny Community School District
- Octagon Center for the Arts
- Waukee Community School District
- Farm House Museum
Book Ames School Event Transportation in Minutes
Look no further than Amescharterbuscompany.com when you want to upgrade your students from bumpy, outdated yellow school buses to modern, climate-controlled rides! Planning a hands-on horticulture tour at Reiman Gardens? Your driver can drop your students off right at the main entrance loop off University Boulevard and park in the designated oversized vehicle spaces on-site! Heading to the Brunnier Art Museum inside the Scheman Building at the Iowa State Center? Your bus pulls straight into the convenient surface lots between Lincoln Way and Center Drive, and after you book online, our confirmation department calls to verify every single stop!
Types of Buses Available
What Bus Can I Book for School Event Transportation?
It's so easy to find the exact vehicle that fits your student headcount and your school's budget when you search through Amescharterbuscompany.com! Because we connect you with one of the largest networks of independent bus companies in Ames, the cities around it, and all of Iowa, you can compare everything from 15-passenger minibuses and 25-passenger minibuses to full-size 56-passenger charter buses in one place! Keep your class entertained and comfortable with optional amenities like seat belts, onboard WiFi, power outlets, flat-screen TVs with DVD players, PA systems for chaperones, and onboard restrooms. Need a fun ride for a Greek life formal or high school prom night? You can even compare 15- to 50-passenger party buses with wraparound leather seating, color-changing LED lighting, and Bluetooth sound 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.
Senior Class Trips and Overnight Adventures
Every graduating class deserves a celebration to remember, and booking long-distance charter bus rentals through Amescharterbuscompany.com makes multi-day senior trips effortless! Whether you're taking seniors from Ames High School down I-35 South to Adventureland Resort in Altoona or planning an overnight class excursion to Des Moines, Omaha, or Minneapolis, your driver handles all the highway traffic. Students can store their overnight bags in spacious undercarriage luggage bays while relaxing in reclining seats with WiFi and power outlets the whole way there. You can book one bus or an entire fleet for your whole grade, round-trip or across multiple days! Fill out one quick form to see live availability and pricing in under 30 seconds, with no account needed!
Inter-Campus & Park-and-Ride Shuttle Loops for Ames Colleges
Forget stressing over crowded CyRide routes or packed campus parking decks when you set up custom campus shuttle loops through Amescharterbuscompany.com! Student organizations, academic departments, and event planners at Iowa State University can book hourly, daily, or semester-long shuttles built around YOUR exact schedule. Need to move students between commuter lots near Jack Trice Stadium, the Memorial Union on Lincoln Way, and research labs at the ISU Research Park off South Loop Drive? A compact 35-passenger minibus navigates tight campus corners along Bissell Road and Union Drive with ease! Because we're not a single local bus company, you get access to a massive statewide network competing to give your campus the best rates. Plus, same-day bus rentals are available if you ever need a last-minute emergency shuttle!
Bus Services for School Sports and Academic Competitions
On game day or competition morning, keep your roster focused and riding together with sports team charter bus rentals and academic travel shuttles in Ames! From high school debate teams and marching bands heading to state finals at Stephens Auditorium to youth athletic clubs traveling to tournaments at the Ames/ISU Ice Arena or across the state, there's a bus in the network with all the undercarriage storage you need for bulky gear, coolers, and instruments. Traveling into Ames for the annual Science Olympiad or a robotics competition at Hilton Coliseum? Your driver can drop your students off curbside along Center Drive, park in the oversized vehicle lots, and wait until the awards ceremony wraps up so nobody has to hunt for parking!
Charter Bus Rentals for College Tours
Amescharterbuscompany.com connects you with comfortable minibuses and motorcoaches that make group transportation for prospective college tours across Iowa a total breeze! High school counselors and youth groups can start their tour at Iowa State University, where your driver can drop students off near the Memorial Union on Lincoln Way to meet admissions guides before staging in designated oversized parking near the Iowa State Center. Want to visit multiple campuses in a single day or weekend itinerary? Your private bus can easily take your group down I-35 to tour Drake University in Des Moines, head north to the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, or cruise east on I-80 to the University of Iowa in Iowa City! Share your itinerary once, and compare side-by-side pricing in under 30 seconds!
Frequently Asked Questions About Ames School Field Trip & Campus Bus Rentals
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Contact usHow does booking an Ames school bus rental on Amescharterbuscompany.com work?
First, fill out one quick form with your pickup location in Ames, travel date, and student headcount to see live availability, photos, and pricing in under 30 seconds—with no account needed! You'll also receive your free quote by text and email so it's easy to share with your school board or principal. Once you choose the bus that fits your budget, you book right online through our national booking platform, and an independent local operator supplies the vehicle. Afterward, our confirmation department calls you directly to verify every pickup, drop-off, and museum stop on your itinerary!
Does Amescharterbuscompany.com own the charter buses and minibuses?
No, and that's the whole point! Amescharterbuscompany.com is a bus rental comparison website, not a local bus company, so your school is never limited to whatever one single fleet happens to have parked in its lot on your field trip date. Instead, you get to compare party buses, minibuses, and 56-passenger charter buses 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 providers compete for your business, you get more options and better rates!
What amenities can we request for a school field trip bus in Ames?
You can compare buses equipped with seat belts, climate-controlled A/C, onboard restrooms, WiFi, power outlets, overhead storage racks, undercarriage luggage bays, and flat-screen TVs with DVD players! Amenities vary by vehicle, so just check the photos and details on your results page or let us know your must-haves when you call!
Can we book multiple buses or a same-day rental for a campus event?
Yes, absolutely! Because Amescharterbuscompany.com taps into a massive statewide network of transportation providers, you can easily reserve a single 20-passenger minibus for a small club or a fleet of ten 56-passenger motorcoaches for an entire school district. Last-minute schedule changes are no problem either, since you can even book a same-day bus rental when plans come together fast!
What packages are available for school and university trips?
You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, full-day, and multi-day packages built completely around YOUR school's bell schedule or tournament itinerary! Whether you need a quick transfer to Des Moines International Airport for an out-of-state academic competition or a recurring campus shuttle loop, we've got you covered. Reach out to the 365-day support team if you need a custom package or special below-minimum phone deals!
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Book Your Ames School Event Transportation Today!
Hit the road with confidence and keep your whole class, team, or student organization together from the first bell to the final drop-off! With Amescharterbuscompany.com, you never have to waste hours calling company after company to compare vehicles and rates for your next Ames school trip. Just fill out one quick form to browse interior pictures, check amenities, and compare instant online pricing in under 30 seconds—with no account needed and no obligation to book! You'll get your quotes sent straight to your text and email so getting trip approval is easier than ever. Need help building a multi-bus fleet or a custom campus shuttle schedule? Reach out to us 365 days a year via our contact page to get started today!