School Bus Rental
Through a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Des Moines, Iowa, Busrentaldesmoines.com makes it incredibly easy to find and compare school bus rentals for your group, all in one place, all in minutes. Whether you need a compact Type A mini school bus for a small youth group heading to Blank Park Zoo or a full-size Type C conventional school bus for a larger class trip to the Iowa State Capitol, you can compare school buses from the network for your Des Moines school bus rental. No account needed.
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More About School Buses
Busrentaldesmoines.com will help you find the right school bus size and style to match your exact group and your exact itinerary in Des Moines. The network includes Type A mini school buses and Type B small school buses, which seat approximately 10 to 24 adults — a great fit for smaller youth groups, church outings, and recreational travel around the Des Moines metro. For larger groups, Type C large conventional school buses seat approximately 44 to 48 adults, making them an ideal pick for class field trips, sports teams, and community organizations.
Compare bus types side by side and choose the one that fits YOUR group! At the Blank Park Zoo (7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315), buses park in the gravel overflow lot, not the east or west lots, and parking is free. Your school bus rental keeps the class together for the ride and gives the bus a designated place to park.
For a Capitol field trip, buses visiting the Iowa State Capitol (1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319) load and unload in the circle drive in front of the west ground-floor accessible entrance, then park along East Ninth Street on the Capitol’s west side. A Des Moines school bus rental gives your class a defined unloading point and bus-parking location.
Inside a 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 206-944-7820 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Common School Bus Amenities to Compare
Whether your group is heading across town to the Science Center of Iowa (401 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50309) or making a longer run to a regional tournament, compare school bus options with padded bench seating, climate control, overhead storage, and a PA system your chaperones and coaches will love for keeping the group organized and on schedule. For school visits, buses may park in the bus lane on the north side of the building, giving your group a shared arrival point at the Science Center. Amenities do vary by vehicle and provider, so mention any must-haves when you fill out your free school bus quote and a live agent will help match you to the right bus!
High-back vinyl bench seating
Large opening windows
Overhead interior lighting
PA/microphone system with AM/FM radio
Air conditioning on select vehicles
Under-seat storage for bags and equipment
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on buses. Because we are a referral website and do NOT own or operate buses, exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 206-944-7820 before booking.
What does a School Bus rental cost?
Get your Des Moines school bus rental quote in under 30 seconds using Busrentaldesmoines.com's online quote tool — no account needed! School bus pricing in Des Moines runs $205 to $365 per hour on weekdays and $240 to $380 per hour on weekends, with full-day rates ranging from $1,670 to $2,335 depending on the bus size and provider. Final pricing depends on your group size, trip length, and the specific vehicle you select from the network.
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| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 206-944-7820. | ||||