Ankeny Sports Team Charter Bus Rentals
Busrentalankeny.com makes finding sporting event transportation in Ankeny, Iowa fast, easy, and completely stress-free! Whether your group is heading south on I-35 to Wells Fargo Arena for an Iowa Wild game, making the run up to Jack Trice Stadium for a Cyclones home game, or rallying a big fan group for IHSAA State Basketball, fill out one quick form and compare vehicles and rates from a large network of bus companies serving Ankeny in seconds! Call 515-329-2910 or use our 30-second online quote tool right now to get started!
Sporting Event Transportation From a Network of Independent Bus Companies
Fill out one quick form and instantly compare buses, packages, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Ankeny and the entire Des Moines metro! Busrentalankeny.com is not a bus company — it's a quote-comparison website that brings together a large network of transportation providers so you can see more options, more vehicle types, and more price points than any single company could ever offer. From compact 15- to 35-passenger minibuses for smaller fan groups to full-size 56-passenger charter buses for the whole section, you'll find the right ride for your game day. No account required, and a free quote is always available online or by phone at 515-329-2910!
Find the Bus That Works for Your Sporting Event Transportation
Whether you need a minibus to move a tight-knit group of families to a Buccaneers game at Buccaneer Arena (7200 NW 100th St, Johnston, IA 50131) or a full fleet of 56-passenger motorcoaches to haul a booster club to Kinnick Stadium (1 Kinnick Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242) for a Hawkeyes game, the network has a bus that fits! Party buses with LED lighting, built-in bars, and Bluetooth sound are available for groups who want the celebration to start the moment everyone boards. Full-size charter buses bring reclining seats, onboard restrooms, WiFi, and undercarriage luggage bays — perfect for the longer hauls to Iowa City or Cedar Falls.
Compare every option side by side and choose the bus that works for your group!
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 515-329-2910 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Iowa State Cyclones Game Day Buses From Ankeny to Ames
Booking a charter bus from Ankeny to Jack Trice Stadium (1732 S 4th St, Ames, IA 50011) for a Cyclones game is one of the smartest moves your group can make on a Big 12 Saturday! The 30-to-35-mile run up I-35 to Ames looks easy on a map — but game-day traffic northbound on I-35 can turn that drive into a crawl, and once you're there, bus and oversized vehicle parking requires advance arrangements through Iowa State University Parking at (515) 294-1558, with buses directed to Lots 41 and 42 near the stadium. Cyclone Trolleys run through the parking lots starting three hours before kickoff, but they do not run after football games; your charter bus keeps the return trip in one place when the final whistle sends everyone out.
See the Iowa State Athletics football parking instructions for the current game-day transportation details. Compare minibuses and full-size charter buses from the network, lock in your seats, and let the tailgate start on the bus instead of in a parking lot! Check current lot assignments on the Iowa State University Parking events page before game day.
Why Ankeny Fan Groups Choose a Bus for Wells Fargo Arena Events
Why fight downtown Des Moines parking for every Iowa Wild, Iowa Wolves, or Iowa Barnstormers game at Wells Fargo Arena (730 Third St, Des Moines, IA 50309)? The I-35 southbound run from Ankeny is only 18–20 miles, but event-night congestion near the I-235 interchange adds real time to the return trip — and parking near the arena runs $10–$20 per car, per event. One charter bus or minibus from the network keeps your whole group together, handles the I-35 traffic for you, and drops everyone steps from the arena entrance.
Compare buses and pricing from a large network of transportation companies serving the Ankeny-to-Des Moines corridor in seconds, right here on this site!
With Busrentalankeny.com, Renting a Bus to IHSAA State Championships Is Simple
With Busrentalankeny.com, renting a bus for IHSAA State Championships is as easy as filling out one quick form! State Wrestling in February and State Basketball in March both bring enormous fan groups to Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines — and those are exactly the weekends when buses fill up fast across the entire metro. The Drake Relays at Drake Stadium (2507 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311) in late April draws massive track and field crowds too.
For Ankeny Hawks and Ankeny Centennial Jaguars fans traveling to support their teams at any state championship event, compare available buses and pricing from a large network of transportation companies through this site! Book early — these weekends go quickly!
This Is the Easy Way to Get Your Group to Principal Park for Iowa Cubs Games
This is how easy a group trip to an Iowa Cubs game at Principal Park (1 Line Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309) can be — fill out one form, compare buses from a network of transportation companies serving Ankeny, choose the vehicle that fits your group, and book it right online! The Iowa Cubs front office coordinates bus and oversized vehicle drop-off and parking for groups, so calling ahead to the Iowa Cubs at Principal Park's directions and parking page before your game is always a good idea for the latest access details. Large-vehicle parking is handled game by game with prior approval through the Iowa Cubs front office at (515) 243-6111, and Principal Park's limited parking is first come, first served; your bus gets its arrival details settled before it heads into downtown instead of hunting for one of the limited spaces.
Principal Park also allows only clear bags smaller than 12" x 12" x 6" or small clutches no larger than 6" x 8", so the bus can hold everything that cannot enter the ballpark. See the Iowa Cubs Principal Park A-Z Guide for the current large-vehicle and bag rules. From Ankeny, it's roughly 18 miles down I-35 — a quick, comfortable ride that beats hunting for downtown parking on a summer game night!
Busrentalankeny.com Is Here to Make Your Hawkeyes Road Trip From Ankeny Easy
Busrentalankeny.com is here to make the 115-mile run from Ankeny to Kinnick Stadium for a Hawkeyes game the best part of your Saturday! That's roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours each way via I-35 south to I-80 east — and with 69,250 fans packing Kinnick, bus and oversized vehicle parking requires an advance permit through University of Iowa Transportation Services, with buses directed to Lot 43N off Melrose Avenue. The streets around Kinnick have a hard game-day clock: Hawkeye Wave Way and Hawkins Drive between Melrose Avenue and Evashevski Drive close 2.5 hours before kickoff until two hours after the game, while Melrose Avenue between Olive Court and Hawkins Drive closes one hour before kickoff; your bus approaches UI Health Care from the north via Hawkins Drive before those closures tighten the south side.
See the University of Iowa football game-day road closure instructions for the current access window. One full-size motorcoach with reclining seats, WiFi, and an onboard restroom turns that drive into a tailgate on wheels. Compare charter buses and pricing from a large network of transportation companies serving Ankeny right here, and call 515-329-2910 to lock in your date before Iowa football season fills the calendar!
Sporting Event Transportation in Ankeny and All the Surrounding Areas
Ready to get your group moving? Busrentalankeny.com helps you find sporting event transportation starting right here in Ankeny — and across every nearby city in the Des Moines metro! Whether your group is gathering in Johnston, Altoona, Urbandale, Clive, or anywhere across Polk County, the network of transportation providers serving this region is ready to pick you up. You fill out one form, compare the available buses and pricing, and choose the vehicle that works for your date and your headcount.
One quick form is all it takes to compare options from a large network of bus companies serving Ankeny and the entire surrounding area. Call 515-329-2910 any time to get started!
How Much Does Sporting Event Transportation in Ankeny 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 515-329-2910. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Ankeny Sporting Event Transportation Services
Busrentalankeny.com is a quote-comparison website that lets you fill out one quick form and instantly compare buses, vehicles, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Ankeny and the Des Moines metro. You're never limited to one fleet — you see options from multiple providers side by side, with no account required. A free quote is available online or by phone at 515-329-2910 any time!
You fill out the online quote form with your pickup location, date, group size, and destination. In seconds, you're taken to a results page on a national booking platform showing available buses and pricing from transportation companies serving the area. Browse the options, compare vehicles and packages, and book the bus that works for your group — all right online, in just minutes.
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Iowa State University directs buses and oversized vehicles to designated lots — Lots 41 and 42 near the stadium are commonly used for bus parking on game days. Advance arrangements are required through Iowa State University Parking at (515) 294-1558. Day-of bus parking is not guaranteed, so contact ISU Parking well before your game.
Check the latest assignments on the Iowa State University Parking events page before you go, since lot assignments can shift by event.
Wells Fargo Arena is approximately 18–20 miles south of Ankeny via I-35 — typically a 25-to-35-minute drive off-peak. On event nights, congestion near the I-35 and I-235 interchange in downtown Des Moines can add meaningful time to the return trip. One bus from the network keeps your whole group together and handles the traffic for you, so nobody is stuck navigating downtown Des Moines after a late game.
Yes — State Wrestling in February and State Basketball in March are two of the busiest weekends for group transportation across the entire Des Moines metro. Schools, booster clubs, and fan groups from across Iowa are all looking for buses on the same weekends. For Ankeny Hawks and Ankeny Centennial Jaguars fans, booking as early as possible — ideally three to six months out — gives you the best vehicle selection and the best pricing.
Waiting until the last minute on these weekends means fewer options and higher rates.
Absolutely! The run from Ankeny to Kinnick Stadium is approximately 115 miles via I-35 south to I-80 east — roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours each way. Full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches with reclining seats, WiFi, onboard restrooms, and undercarriage luggage bays are available through the network and are a great fit for this distance.
University of Iowa Transportation Services coordinates bus parking in Lot 43N off Melrose Avenue — advance permits are required, so plan ahead!
It depends on your headcount! A 15-to-35-passenger minibus works great for smaller groups or family outings heading to Principal Park for an Iowa Cubs game — compact enough for easy city navigation and comfortable for the 18-mile run from Ankeny. Larger groups of 40 or more will find a 56-passenger charter bus a better fit.
Fill out one quick form to compare available sizes and pricing from the network, or call 515-329-2910 for a custom recommendation!