Iowa service area
In Des Moines, IA we put groups on party buses, stretch limos, Sprinters, shuttles and coach buses. We know the curbs at Wells Fargo Arena and Iowa Events Center, and we pick up across Downtown / Court Avenue and East Village; DSM runs are routine. We get busiest around Iowa State Fair and Des Moines Arts Festival. Give us the date and the route and we will tell you which bus fits and what it costs — one number, in writing, before you pay anything.
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Group sizes
8–56 passengers
Sprinters, limos, party buses, shuttles, coaches
How to book
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A request is not a reservation until the agreement is signed
Pricing
All-inclusive, in writing
Gratuity, taxes, fuel, ordinary fees included; tolls disclosed separately
Airports
DSM
Group pickups meet at the commercial-vehicle zone, not the passenger curb
Local planning
Pickup side. Des Moines requests most often begin in Downtown / Court Avenue, East Village, Valley Junction (West Des Moines) and Sherman Hill. Give us a street address or a named lot entrance rather than the neighborhood — drive time and where the bus can actually sit both hang on the exact curb.
Where groups go. Destinations named for Des Moines include Wells Fargo Arena, Iowa Events Center, Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, Principal Park and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Some have a coach door away from the main entrance. Worth knowing before the group is standing outside.
Busy weekends. Local calendars around Iowa State Fair, Des Moines Arts Festival, 80/35 Music Festival and Iowa Caucuses (every 4 years) concentrate demand into a handful of weekends. Check the current schedule with the organiser — this is not a live calendar.
Itineraries groups ask about. Court Avenue bar crawl; East Village dining and brewery loop; DSM Airport to downtown hotels; Des Moines to Ames gameday shuttle. Give us the full sequence rather than the highlights; the last stop is usually the one that moves the number.
On price. Midweek requests often price lower than peak festival/fair weekends. Your written quote is one all-in number for your route, so nothing new turns up at the curb.
Airport groups. Des Moines trips connect to DSM. Send flight numbers and bag counts; the meeting point is the commercial-vehicle zone, not the passenger curb.
Beyond Des Moines. Trips that continue into Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City or Iowa City are quoted as one itinerary; see the Iowa guide.
Wells Fargo Arena and Des Moines to Ames gameday shuttle: the start time fixes arrival, the exit crowd fixes pickup. Agree one meeting corner and give the driver a 30–45 minute cushion after the final whistle.
Jasper Winery: send a run of show with a headcount per leg, and build the time block around the latest realistic end of the reception.
Jasper Winery, Exile Brewing Company and Court Avenue bar crawl: fix the stop order and last pickup time first, name one group contact for the driver, and check each venue's group entry policy.
Vehicle fit
Pick by confirmed headcount, then by luggage and trip length. Your contract names the exact vehicle, its seating capacity and what is on board.
| Group size | Usual fit | Why | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–14 passengers | Stretch limo or Sprinter van | Tight downtown streets, valet-style arrivals, and shorter time blocks. | See limousines |
| 14–24 passengers | Mid-size party bus | The most-requested size on our own sites; standing room, sound, and a restroom-free footprint that fits most venue curbs. | See party buses |
| 24–40 passengers | Large party bus or mini coach | Wedding shuttles, corporate transfers, and big birthday groups that need everyone on one vehicle. | Compare large buses |
| 40+ passengers | Full-size coach bus | Luggage bays, restrooms, and highway comfort for long days, tournaments, and multi-city itineraries. | See coach buses |
How pricing is built—hours, mileage, day of week, season, stops—is explained on the pricing page. Every quote is trip-specific and all-inclusive.
Booking data by occasion
Des Moines does not yet have a local sample large enough to publish. The occasion pages below carry the measured figures for the trips Des Moines groups most often book.
Celebrations
Celebration-trip group size, lead time, weekend share, season, hours, vehicle mix and past quotes.
Concert trips
Concert-trip group size, short lead times, weekend share, summer peak, hours, vehicle mix and past quotes.
Bachelor parties
Bachelor-party group size, lead time, weekend share, season, hours, vehicle mix and past quotes.
Bachelorette parties
Bachelorette group size, lead time, weekend share, season, hours, vehicle mix and past quotes.
Booking
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Date, group size, stops, and occasion for Des Moines. Call, chat, or use the form—two minutes is enough.
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We look at what we have free that night and match a vehicle to your headcount, your stops, and how long you need it.
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All-inclusive: gratuity, taxes, fuel, and ordinary fees are in the number. Tolls or disclosed exceptions are itemized.
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The vehicle is reserved when the agreement is signed. Roughly half is due as a deposit; the balance before service.
If plans change, contact Bus 2 Ride as soon as possible; rescheduling, deposit, and refund options depend on the trip and the agreement. See terms and general FAQ.
Questions
Yes. Pickups across Downtown / Court Avenue, East Village and Valley Junction (West Des Moines), trips to Wells Fargo Arena, Iowa Events Center and Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, DSM airport runs and continuations into Cedar Rapids and Davenport are all quoted as Des Moines trips with our own chauffeurs.
Midweek requests often price lower than peak festival/fair weekends. Your written Des Moines quote is one all-inclusive figure for your route.
Yes. Court Avenue bar crawl; East Village dining and brewery loop; DSM Airport to downtown hotels are the Des Moines itineraries groups ask about most. List your stops in order with the wait at each.
Yes. DSM transfers such as DSM Airport to downtown hotels are quoted from flight numbers, terminal, and bag counts; the driver meets at the commercial-vehicle zone.
Iowa State Fair (August) is the peak of the year. 80/35 (July), Drake Relays (April), and football season add waves of demand. Des Moines dates around Iowa State Fair, Des Moines Arts Festival and 80/35 Music Festival go first, so request a quote as soon as the date is fixed.
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