Des Moines Airport Transfer Charter Bus Rentals
We make finding group airport transportation in Des Moines, Iowa fast and easy! Fill out one quick form and compare vehicles and online rates from a large network of bus companies serving Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in seconds! Whether you're coordinating a corporate group pickup at the baggage claim level on Fleur Drive, shuttling a convention delegation between downtown hotels and DSM, or arranging a charter run north to Ames for an Iowa State event, Desmoinescoachbuscompany.com makes it incredibly easy to find and book the right bus.
Call 507-780-3115 or use our 30-second online quote tool today to secure your Des Moines airport bus rental!
Stop Calling Company After Company for Airport Transportation Quotes
Whatever your airport transportation need in Des Moines, you'll find it here! Desmoinescoachbuscompany.com is not a local bus company — it's a quote-comparison and referral website that brings together a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (5800 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321) and the entire surrounding metro. That means you're never limited to one fleet or whatever a single operator happens to have available. Instead, you fill out one quick form, and within seconds you're looking at vehicles, photos, and pricing from multiple providers — all in one place.
No account required, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing, no guessing. Compare buses, choose the one that fits your group, and book right online. Call 507-780-3115 any time for a free quote!
Party Buses, Minibuses, and Charter Buses to Compare for Airport Transportation
Your group size, your schedule, your destination — those details determine the right bus, and the network has options to match all of them! Small executive teams flying into DSM for a Principal Financial Group conference might need a sleek sprinter van or a 15-passenger minibus for a quick run downtown. Large convention groups arriving at the Iowa Events Center corridor need a 56-passenger charter bus with undercarriage luggage bays that can handle every checked bag.
Traveling with a mid-size team headed north to Ames for an Iowa State event? A 25-passenger minibus with reclining seats and overhead storage gets everyone there comfortably. Compare the right bus for YOUR group through one quick form or by calling 507-780-3115 today!
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 507-780-3115 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Group Airport Shuttles Between DSM and Downtown Des Moines Hotels
Finding a smooth pickup loop from downtown Des Moines hotels to DSM is one of the most common airport transportation requests in the metro — and one of the easiest to get wrong when you're juggling rideshares and multiple departure times. A single charter bus or minibus can run a coordinated loop from the Embassy Suites on the River (101 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309) to the Marriott Des Moines Downtown (700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309) to the Hilton Des Moines Downtown (435 Park St, Des Moines, IA 50309), then straight south on Fleur Drive to the terminal — approximately 25 to 30 minutes off-peak. One vehicle, one departure window, and every guest accounted for before anyone steps onto the departures curb.
Compare hotel shuttle buses for your Des Moines airport run through one quick form, or call 507-780-3115 to build your itinerary!
You Can Arrange Charter Bus Pickups at DSM for Iowa State Fair and RAGBRAI Groups
You already know that the Iowa State Fair (3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317), running August 12 through 22, 2027, draws more than a million visitors — and a huge share of them fly into DSM. When out-of-town groups land at the baggage claim level and need a direct transfer to the fairgrounds or to their hotel, a charter bus handles the whole thing in one move. The same goes for RAGBRAI in late July, when large numbers of cyclists fly into Des Moines with bikes and gear and need group transfers to the starting route.
One bus keeps your entire arriving group together instead of splitting across a TNC lot that's a separate walk from the Ground Transportation curb. Compare buses sized for your arriving group through the online tool, or call 507-780-3115 to lock in your Iowa State Fair or RAGBRAI airport pickup!
At Iowa State Fairgrounds (3000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317), charter buses enter through Gate 2 on E. 33rd Street and E. University Avenue, travel through Lot A, unload and reload at Gate 13 by the paved road north of the Grandstand, then continue east to park in Lot C. Your bus gets the group to the pickup point, stays out of the pedestrian-heavy Fair traffic, and returns to the same Gate 13 area when you're ready to leave.
It Just Got Easier to Arrange Corporate Airport Shuttles Between DSM and West Des Moines
It just got easier to coordinate employee and executive airport transportation between DSM and the West Des Moines corporate corridor! Companies along Jordan Creek Parkway and Grand Avenue in West Des Moines are approximately 20 to 25 minutes from the terminal via IA-28 south — a straightforward run off-peak that turns into a real headache during the 4:30 to 6 p.m. rush on I-235. A dedicated airport shuttle bus takes I-235 congestion off your team's plate entirely.
Whether you're moving a small executive group in a sprinter van or shuttling 40 employees in a 40-passenger charter bus, Desmoinescoachbuscompany.com makes it easy to compare vehicle options and pricing from a network of independent operators serving the metro. Call 507-780-3115 or fill out the quick online form to get your corporate airport shuttle quote in seconds!
We Help You Compare Buses for Charter Runs Between DSM and Ames for Iowa State Events
We help you compare charter buses for one of the most popular airport-to-destination runs in central Iowa — the 35-mile trip north on I-35 from DSM to Ames and Iowa State University. Whether your group is flying in for a Cyclones football Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium, a university conference, or a corporate visit to an Ames employer, a charter bus keeps everyone together for the 45-minute ride instead of sending your group hunting for rental cars. I-35 northbound backs up significantly on home football Saturdays, so building buffer time into your departure window from DSM matters.
Compare 15-passenger minibuses through 56-passenger motorcoaches for your DSM-to-Ames run through the online form, or call 507-780-3115 — a live agent is available every day to build a custom quote around your itinerary!
On One Form, Compare Airport Transportation Buses From a Network Serving All of Central Iowa
On Desmoinescoachbuscompany.com, you fill out one quick form and instantly see vehicles, photos, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Des Moines and the surrounding region. No account required. No calling five companies.
No waiting on callbacks. Whether you need a minibus for a small team pickup at DSM, a 56-passenger charter bus for a convention group transfer, or a sprinter van for an executive run to the West Des Moines corporate corridor, the options are right there to compare side by side. And if you don't find exactly what you need on the results page, a support team is available at 507-780-3115 every day of the year to put together a custom package around your exact dates, headcount, and pickup points.
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Compare Airport Transportation Options in Des Moines and Beyond
Get a quote for airport transportation from Des Moines or any nearby community in central Iowa! Desmoinescoachbuscompany.com connects you to a network of bus companies serving the entire metro — from Ankeny and Ames to the north, to West Des Moines and Waukee to the west, to Altoona and Bondurant to the east. Whether your group is picking up at a hotel on Jordan Creek Parkway in West Des Moines, staging a multi-stop loop through downtown Des Moines hotels before heading to DSM, or catching a charter from Johnston or Urbandale, the network covers it. See every city we serve across central Iowa and beyond — your pickup point is within reach!
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How Much Does Airport 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 507-780-3115. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Des Moines Airport Transportation Services
Desmoinescoachbuscompany.com helps you compare buses rental options; it is not a transportation company and does not rent, own, or operate vehicles. When you submit the quote form, your trip details go through a booking company so you can review pricing and available vehicles for your date. You compare the options and book through the process shown with your quote.
You fill out one quick form with your pickup location, the airport, your date, and your passenger count — and within seconds you're looking at vehicles, photos, and pricing from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Des Moines International Airport (DSM). No account is needed. If you'd rather talk through your options, a team is available every day at 507-780-3115 to build a custom quote around your exact itinerary.
Once you submit your trip details through the online quote tool, you're taken to a results page on a national booking platform showing available buses and pricing from transportation companies serving your route. You review the options, choose the bus that fits your group and budget, and book right online — all in just minutes. No account required, and a free quote is always available online or by phone at 507-780-3115.
At Des Moines International Airport (DSM), departing groups are dropped off on the upper level departures curb — buses unload and must move promptly. For arriving groups, charter bus pickup is on the lower level at the Ground Transportation curb, which is separate from the TNC/rideshare lot. Buses stage off-site in the cell phone lot off Fleur Drive and pull to the curb once your group is assembled with all luggage.
Check current ground transportation details on the DSM ground transportation page before your trip.
DSM allows only active loading or unloading at the terminal curb, and unattended vehicles may be ticketed or towed. Your bus pulls up after everyone is assembled, so the curb stays a loading point instead of a waiting area; the Des Moines International Airport parking page has the current curb and cell-phone-lot rules.
Do not call the bus until every passenger has their luggage and is physically standing at the Ground Transportation curb on the arrivals level. The terminal loop at DSM is one-way, and a bus that misses its pull-up window has to loop back around Fleur Drive — which on a busy afternoon adds real time to your pickup. Get everyone together first, then make the call.
That sequence keeps boarding fast and the whole group moving.
Downtown Des Moines is approximately 7 miles northeast of Des Moines International Airport (DSM), primarily via Fleur Drive north to I-235 east. Off-peak, that's roughly 15 to 20 minutes. During morning rush (7 to 8:30 a.m.) or afternoon rush (4:30 to 6 p.m.), congestion on I-235 through downtown can push the trip to 25 to 35 minutes.
Build a buffer into your departure window for any airport run that overlaps with peak traffic on the I-235 corridor.
Yes — the DSM-to-Ames run is approximately 35 miles north on I-35 and takes about 45 minutes off-peak. On Iowa State home football Saturdays, I-35 northbound toward Ames backs up significantly, so plan your departure from DSM with extra buffer time built in. A minibus works well for smaller groups; a 56-passenger charter bus handles larger delegations.
Compare available buses and pricing for your DSM-to-Ames trip through the online form or call 507-780-3115 to get a custom quote.
When DSM fares are high or nonstop routes aren't available, groups regularly charter buses to alternative airports. Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA) is approximately 130 miles west via I-80 — about a 2-hour ride. Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is roughly 200 miles south via I-35, around 3 hours.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP) is approximately 245 miles north via I-35, about 3.5 to 4 hours. Compare charter buses for any of these routes through one quick form or by calling 507-780-3115!
Absolutely! Desmoinescoachbuscompany.com connects you to a network of bus companies serving the entire Des Moines metro — including Ankeny, West Des Moines, Urbandale, Clive, Johnston, Waukee, Altoona, Bondurant, Norwalk, Grimes, and Indianola. Multi-stop pickup loops that collect passengers from suburban hotels or office parks before heading to DSM are available and easy to set up. Enter your pickup locations when you fill out the quote form, or call 507-780-3115 and a live agent will build the full itinerary for you!