Des Moines Sports Team & Fan Transportation Services
Rather than splitting your group into a caravan of cars and burning the whole pregame buzz on I-235 parking, use Desmoinescoachbusservice.com to rent sporting event transportation in Des Moines the easy way. Fill out one quick form and instantly compare party buses, minibuses, charter buses, and sprinter vans from a large network of independent transportation companies serving Des Moines and the surrounding Iowa metro. No account needed.
Whether you're headed to Wells Fargo Arena, Principal Park, or Drake Stadium, compare buses and prices for YOUR group and YOUR game day.
Stop Calling Company After Company for Sporting Event Transportation Quotes
Desmoinescoachbusservice.com makes it possible to compare TONS of different bus types, TONS of different packages, and TONS of different price points from a large network of independent transportation companies serving Des Moines, all in one place, in under 30 seconds. Because Desmoinescoachbusservice.com is a website and not a bus company, you're never stuck with whatever one fleet has sitting in its lot on your date. Instead, you can compare minibuses, party buses, sprinter vans, and full 56-passenger charter buses offered through the network.
Call 515-904-8660 or fill out one quick form to get started. Yes, it's really that easy!
More Buses, More Options for Your Sporting Event Transportation
Let the size of your group and the nature of your event drive the decision. Bringing a tight-knit tailgate group of 12 to a Drake Bulldogs basketball game? A sprinter van fits perfectly.
Coordinating shuttle service for 200 season ticket holders heading to an Iowa Cubs game at Principal Park? A fleet of 56-passenger charter buses handles it without breaking a sweat. Everything in between, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses, party buses loaded with LED lighting and a sound system, is available through the network too.
Share your trip details once and compare it all in one place.
56 Passenger Charter Bus
35 Passenger Minibus
30 Passenger Minibus
28 Passenger Minibus
25 Passenger Minibus
20 Passenger Minibus
18 Passenger Minibus
15 Passenger Minibus
15-50 Passenger Party Buses
Sprinter Van with Driver
Sprinter Limo
School Bus
Vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a transportation company and do not own or operate vehicles. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 515-904-8660 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Charter Buses and Shuttles for Iowa Cubs and Principal Park Game Days
Find exactly what your group needs for a summer night at Principal Park (1 Line Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309), home of the Iowa Cubs, the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. Parking near the ballpark along the South Side riverfront fills fast on sellout nights, and rideshares surge the moment the final out lands. A sporting event charter bus rental solves both problems in one move.
Large-vehicle parking is arranged game by game with prior approval, so a bus arrival needs to be planned in advance. Your group can ride together instead of hunting for individual spaces; for game-day large-vehicle parking information, the Iowa Cubs list 515-243-6111. Easy in, easy out.
Group Transportation to Wells Fargo Arena for Iowa Wild and Iowa Barnstormers Games
Desmoinescoachbusservice.com makes it easy to rent group transportation to Casey’s Center (730 Third St, Des Moines, IA 50309) for Iowa Wild AHL hockey, Iowa Barnstormers indoor football, or any other arena event without turning your night into a downtown parking nightmare. The arena sits in the heart of the East Village entertainment corridor, where street parking disappears fast and ramp rates spike on event nights. The north public entrance is at 3rd Street and Crocker Street, and bus parking at the Iowa Events Center costs $52 per bus and must be prepaid through JustPark.
Your group can meet at one entrance, while the bus parks in the venue lot rather than sending everyone searching for separate spaces. Compare buses from a large network of independent providers and choose the right vehicle for YOUR headcount and YOUR budget, no account needed.
Drake Bulldogs Game Day Shuttles and University Event Transportation
This is the move for Drake University fans who are tired of circling the Dogtown neighborhood looking for street parking before a Bulldogs basketball game at the Knapp Center or a football game at Drake Stadium (2719 Forest Ave., Des Moines, IA 50311). The residential streets surrounding Drake's campus are tight, and game-day parking enforcement is no joke. Drake Football fans may park in Lots 1, 4, 17 and 18, so a charter bus keeps your group together instead of splitting everyone among cars. Desmoinescoachbusservice.com connects you with a network of independent transportation companies serving the Drake University area so you can compare packages and pricing side by side, all in one place, in under 30 seconds.
Call 515-904-8660 any time to talk through your options.
Youth Sports Team Transportation Across the Des Moines Metro
You can use Desmoinescoachbusservice.com to find sports team bus rentals in Des Moines for youth leagues, club teams, and school athletics programs traveling to tournaments and away competitions across Iowa. Whether it's a club soccer team loading gear for a weekend tournament at the Iowa Soccer Association's Des Moines-area complexes, a high school wrestling squad heading to a regional meet, or a travel basketball team making the run up I-35 to Ames, a charter bus or minibus keeps the whole group together and arrives with energy intact. Undercarriage luggage bays handle the equipment bags.
Overhead storage handles the rest. Compare bus types and pricing from the network and book the one that works for YOUR team.
Fan Bus Rentals for Iowa State Cyclones and Hawkeyes Away Game Travel
Getting a group of Iowa college football fans to an away game is a logistical puzzle that Desmoinescoachbusservice.com makes surprisingly simple. Rather than coordinating a dozen personal vehicles across I-80 or I-35, your group loads onto a single 56-passenger charter bus from Des Moines and rides together from the first tailgate playlist to the final postgame recap. Full-size charter buses traveling from Des Moines to Ames for a Cyclones game at Jack Trice Stadium, or making the two-hour run east to Iowa City for a Hawkeyes game at Kinnick Stadium, offer options with reclining seats, WiFi, power outlets, and onboard restrooms, so your group can compare amenities before choosing.
Charter bus pricing is available online in seconds.
Sporting Event Transportation in Des Moines and All the Surrounding Areas
Hit a game anywhere in the metro and Desmoinescoachbusservice.com has you covered beyond the Des Moines city limits, too. Whether you're organizing charter bus rentals in Ames for a Cyclones game at Jack Trice Stadium, arranging group transportation from Ankeny or Urbandale into downtown Des Moines, or even coordinating a long-distance Iowa City charter bus run for a Hawkeyes matchup at Kinnick Stadium, the network reaches every corner of Iowa. Desmoinescoachbusservice.com connects you with a large list of cities we serve so your group never has to go without a ride. One quick form. Instant pricing. Done.
How Much Does Sporting Event Transportation in Des Moines Cost?
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205 – $385+ | $225 – $410+ | $1,650 – $2,950+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225 – $370+ | $255 – $385+ | $1,815 – $2,415+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.90 – $8.60+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $355+ | $220 – $370+ | $1,540 – $2,255+ | $5.65 – $8.25+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $350+ | $195 – $365+ | $1,420 – $2,180+ | $5.40 – $7.90+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $330+ | $190 – $350+ | $1,210 – $1,990+ | $5.00 – $7.25+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $180 – $310+ | $180 – $330+ | $1,150 – $1,880+ | $4.75 – $6.95+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $426+ | $265 – $460+ | $1,827 – $2,954+ | $6.75 – $9.95+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190 – $373+ | $218 – $466+ | $1,395 – $2,848+ | $5.00 – $6.95+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| School Bus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.00 – $7.60+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an instant price quote for your trip, request an online quote or call 515-904-8660. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Des Moines Sporting Event Transportation Services
Desmoinescoachbusservice.com is a website that helps you rent buses online and connects you with a large network of independent transportation companies serving Des Moines. Instead of calling company after company, you fill out one quick form and instantly compare party buses, minibuses, charter buses, and sprinter vans, with pictures, amenities, and pricing, all in one place. No account needed.
Live support is available every day at 515-904-8660.
Enter your pickup location, travel date, destination, and passenger count into the 30-second online quote tool. You'll instantly see vehicles and pricing from a network of independent transportation companies serving Des Moines. Choose the bus that fits YOUR group and YOUR budget, then book right through the national booking platform, no account required.
Prefer to talk it through? Call 515-904-8660 and a live agent will build a custom package around your itinerary.
At Casey’s Center, the north public entrance is at 3rd Street and Crocker Street. Bus parking in the Iowa Events Center lot costs $52 per bus and must be prepaid through JustPark; its parking entrances are off 3rd Street and 5th Avenue. Your group can use the venue entrance as a clear meeting point while the bus parks in the lot.
Call 515-904-8660 and the support team will help you plan it out.
Book at least four to eight weeks in advance for most regular-season games in Des Moines. For high-demand events, Iowa State football weekends, Drake Relays, Iowa Wild playoff games, or large tournaments at the Iowa Events Center, booking two to three months out is strongly recommended. Waiting until the week of the game almost always means higher prices and limited vehicle availability.
The earlier you compare, the better your options and your rate.
Absolutely. The drive from Des Moines to Jack Trice Stadium (1732 S. 4th St, Ames, IA 50011) is roughly 35 miles north on I-35, and a charter bus or minibus makes that run comfortably. Your group travels together, and charter-bus parking costs $50 per bus in Hilton lots C1 and C2, which are first-come, first-served and must be arranged in advance.
Compare Ames charter bus options and Des Moines pickup packages through Desmoinescoachbusservice.com's online tool in under 30 seconds.
Most youth travel sports teams, soccer, basketball, wrestling, volleyball, fit comfortably in a 15- to 35-passenger minibus, which offers overhead storage and undercarriage bays for gear bags and equipment. Larger programs with two full squads plus coaching staff often step up to a full-size 56-passenger charter bus. Share your headcount and gear needs when you request your quote and compare the available options for your team.
Yes! If your organization needs recurring sporting event transportation, a season-long shuttle for season ticket holders, recurring away-game travel for a school athletics program, or weekly fan buses to Iowa Wild home games, a live agent at 515-904-8660 can help put together a custom multi-trip package. The network of independent transportation companies serving Des Moines makes it possible to coordinate transportation across an entire season at a predictable rate.