Party Bus Rentals in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines groups have a fast, reliable option for getting everyone together without the parking headaches — Party Bus In Omaha. Call 402-973-1398 or use our online quote tool to lock in your West Des Moines party bus rental in under 30 seconds, with all-inclusive pricing and no hidden costs at the end.
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The West Des Moines Party Bus Company Built for Your Trip
Party Bus In Omaha has been coordinating group transportation across the region since 2011. We give groups in West Des Moines access to a large network of vehicles — from 14-passenger Sprinter limos to 56-passenger charter buses — with instant online pricing so you always know your exact cost before you ever commit. Our 24/7 reservation team is one call away, whether you need to work out the details for a sprawling wedding weekend across the Des Moines metro or sort out airport pickups at Des Moines International for a corporate crew flying in from out of town.
West Des Moines sits right in the middle of the action — Valley Junction and Jordan Creek Town Center on one end, Jordan Creek Parkway clogging up on a Friday night on the other. Getting a big group around town without splitting everyone into three separate cars is a real problem here, and it's exactly the one we solve. One bus, one quote, one call.
Your group stays together from the first pickup to the final drop-off, and the route is handled entirely for you. Call 402-973-1398 any time for a free all-inclusive price quote, or use our online tool for instant availability.
West Des Moines Party Bus & Charter Buses
We give West Des Moines groups access to Sprinter vans, 14-passenger Sprinter limos, 15- to 50-passenger party buses, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses, and 40- to 56-passenger charter buses. Browse our full fleet or call 402-973-1398 for a no-obligation quote matched to your exact headcount.
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Premium Amenities on Every Bus in Our West Des Moines Bus Network
For groups heading out on a celebration night — bachelorette, birthday, prom — our 15- to 50-passenger party buses come with a full-length bar, color-changing LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, flat-panel TVs, and wraparound perimeter seating built for a night out. Sprinter limos handle smaller runs with premium leather, USB charging at every seat, and tinted privacy windows. Full-size charter buses cover the long hauls — reclining seats, climate control, overhead storage, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, and undercarriage luggage bays that swallow everything from convention materials to hockey equipment.
ADA-accessible vehicles are always available; just let us know before your travel date.
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Affordable West Des Moines Party Bus Prices for Any Group
Party Bus In Omaha provides all-inclusive pricing online in under 30 seconds — you'll see the exact number before you book, with no add-ons waiting at the end. Here's how the West Des Moines market breaks down: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $204–$378/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $244–$414/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $294–$490/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day.
Mileage, event date, and vehicle type all shape the final number — a Jordan Creek Town Center birthday run on a Friday night prices differently than a midweek corporate transfer to the Des Moines Convention Center. Weekend rates run roughly 20–30% above weekday equivalents. Call 402-973-1398 for a personalized quote, or use our online tool for instant availability.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
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| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $170 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $187 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $312+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $113 – $246+ | $147 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $158 – $327+ | $162 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| The prices listed above are estimates only. All pricing varies by independent operator, and there are no guarantees regarding final costs or vehicle availability. Actual rates are subject to change based on trip length, travel dates, passenger count, requested amenities, and current availability. For exact rates, please call 402-973-1398. | |||
Why Choose Us for Your West Des Moines Party Bus Rental
We've been coordinating group transportation across Nebraska and Iowa since 2011 — thousands of trips, dozens of West Des Moines groups, and every kind of event in between. What that track record means for you: we know the Jordan Creek Parkway backup that hits every weekend after 6 PM, we know the approach to Des Moines International that avoids the rental car gridlock on Fleur Drive, and we know that Waukee and Clive groups meeting up for a night out in the Valley Junction warehouse district need a pickup plan, not a guess.
When you book with Party Bus In Omaha, you get exact pricing in under 30 seconds, a 24/7/365 reservation team, and a massive vehicle variety that means you never pay for seats you don't actually need. Imagine skipping the scramble of finding shared parking on 5th Street on a Saturday night in Valley Junction, or not asking someone in your wedding party to navigate I-235 after a reception. That's what one bus does.
We handle the logistics; you focus on the occasion. Call 402-973-1398 any time — no commitment required to get a quote.
Party Bus Services in West Des Moines
Party Bus In Omaha coordinates group transportation for every occasion across the greater Des Moines metro — from airport transfers at Des Moines International to wedding shuttles, prom nights, concert runs, corporate shuttles, and field trips. Whatever brings your group together in West Des Moines, we have a vehicle and a plan ready. Call 402-973-1398 to get started!

West Des Moines Airport Shuttles & Transportation
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321) sits about 10 miles east of West Des Moines via I-235 — straightforward enough on a Tuesday morning, a genuine mess when a big conference lets out and every Uber in the metro is fighting over the same airport exit. Commercial buses pick up curbside on the lower level, Arrivals side. Have your group coordinator call once everyone has luggage in hand — don't summon the bus while half the group is still at baggage claim.
For corporate groups flying in for meetings at the West Des Moines corporate corridor along South 50th Street or Jordan Creek Parkway, a single airport transfer bus keeps the whole team together and skips the rental car shuffle on Fleur Drive entirely. We also run transfers for cruise groups departing out of Chicago O'Hare when DSM fares run high — the three-and-a-half-hour run up I-80 is easy in a charter bus with WiFi and reclining seats. Call 402-973-1398 to book your West Des Moines airport shuttle today!

West Des Moines Bachelor & Bachelorette Transportation
A night out in the Des Moines metro with a bachelorette group has a dozen moving parts — Valley Junction's Friday night scene, the cocktail bars along Ingersoll Avenue, a late run to the clubs on Court Avenue in downtown Des Moines. The Jordan Creek Parkway area has its own share of bar and restaurant stops, and no one in the party should be the one navigating I-235 at midnight.
Our 15- to 50-passenger party buses keep the energy going from the first pickup to the last call, with a built-in bar, color-changing LED lighting, and Bluetooth sound that makes the ride itself part of the celebration. No drawing straws over who stays sober — the route is handled for you, and the bus waits while you're inside each stop. Build a custom schedule, tell us the stops, and we'll put together a West Des Moines bachelorette itinerary that runs exactly the way you planned it.
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West Des Moines Birthday, Sweet 16, & Quinceañera Party Bus Rentals
A party bus arrival is one of the most memorable entrances a birthday guest of honor can make — and West Des Moines has plenty of venues worth arriving in style. Whether the celebration is heading to a venue at Jordan Creek Town Center, a restaurant on EP True Parkway, or a private event space in the western suburbs, our 15- to 50-passenger party buses can be matched to your color theme, loaded with a custom playlist, and ready for an entrance that gets photographed.
For adult milestone birthdays heading to a night in Valley Junction or a late dinner in the Court Avenue entertainment district, a single party bus keeps the full group together and cuts out the argument about who's sober enough to drive at the end of the night. We offer a massive variety of vehicles, meaning you never have to pay for seats you don't actually need. Call 402-973-1398 any time to plan your West Des Moines birthday celebration!

West Des Moines Concert Transportation & Shuttles
The Des Moines metro's concert calendar is packed year-round, and West Des Moines groups have a handful of venues that fill up fast. Wells Fargo Arena (730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309) in downtown Des Moines is the metro's 17,000-seat anchor for touring artists — parking in the Western Gateway neighborhood sells out before doors, and the walk from remote surface lots along the Grand Avenue bridge is longer than it looks on the map. A West Des Moines concert bus drops the group at the arena entrance and waits nearby for the post-show pickup.
Hoyt Sherman Place (1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309) handles the more intimate touring acts in a stunning 1,300-seat historic theater where street parking in the Drake neighborhood evaporates by 7 PM. For Iowa State Fair concerts at the Grandstand in August, the fairgrounds on East 30th Street create genuine gridlock on University Avenue — a charter bus from West Des Moines delivers the group well before the worst of it sets in. Call 402-973-1398 for a concert bus quote!

West Des Moines Corporate Event Transportation
West Des Moines is home to a dense concentration of financial and insurance headquarters — Principal Financial Group, Wells Fargo's regional campus, EMC Insurance — clustered along the Jordan Creek Parkway and South 50th Street corridors. Shuttling staff between downtown Des Moines hotels and a West Des Moines campus during a multi-day leadership conference is exactly the kind of logistics problem that turns into a headache fast without a coordinated plan.
A West Des Moines corporate bus rental keeps your executives and clients moving on schedule, with WiFi and power outlets so the commute becomes productive prep time instead of dead time. For large conventions at the Iowa Events Center (730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309), charter bus drop-off uses the 3rd Street commercial loading zone — your group walks straight in while individual attendees circle the Western Gateway for open spots. Call 402-973-1398 to discuss group rates and multi-day shuttle contracts.

West Des Moines Private Event Transportation Services
Planning a large group outing across the Des Moines metro? A West Des Moines party bus rental or charter bus keeps your entire itinerary together, whether you're organizing a family reunion across multiple stops, a church retreat, or a group trip to the Iowa State Fair in August. The fairgrounds on East 30th Street draw enormous crowds, and University Avenue becomes a parking lot hours before the gates open — a charter bus from West Des Moines drops your group at the fairground gates before the gridlock sets in.
For Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting weekend in Omaha — held each May at the CHI Health Center and drawing tens of thousands of attendees from across the country — West Des Moines groups book buses east on I-80 well in advance, because vehicle availability across the I-80 corridor disappears by March. One bus handles your entire crew for a flat, predictable rate instead of splitting into a five-car caravan on an 80-mile highway run. Call 402-973-1398 and we'll build a plan scaled to your group.

West Des Moines Homecoming & Prom Party Bus Rentals
Prom season in the greater Des Moines metro — typically late April through mid-May — is the single busiest window for party bus demand across West Des Moines, Waukee, Clive, and Urbandale. Valley high schools including Valley High School, Waukee High School, and West Des Moines Valley tend to hold their prom events within a compressed 4–6 week window, and vehicle availability tightens fast. For prom: book by December or expect premium pricing or no availability.
A typical 6-hour prom rental — school pickup, pre-prom photos at a park or venue, drop-off at the event, and post-prom return — costs considerably less when booked 4–6 months early versus last-minute in April. Party Bus In Omaha works with parent committees and student groups across the metro to confirm pickup plans, sort out timing, and keep prom night moving on schedule. Call 402-973-1398 today to secure your date!

West Des Moines School Event & Field Trip Transportation
Teachers and chaperones across West Des Moines, Waukee, and Clive trust Party Bus In Omaha for school field trips because the logistics are simple: one call, one vehicle, one coordinated plan. Whether the trip is heading to the Science Center of Iowa (401 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50309), Living History Farms (11121 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322), or the Iowa State Historical Museum (600 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50319), a private charter bus keeps the entire class together from school pickup to school return.
Students and teachers benefit from reclining seats, climate control, TV monitors for pre-trip presentations, and undercarriage storage for lunch boxes and supply bags. On longer drives, onboard restrooms on select vehicles cut out the mid-trip pit stop entirely. ADA-accessible buses are always available — just let us know before your travel date.
Call 402-973-1398 for school field trip bus rentals in West Des Moines!

West Des Moines Sporting Event Transportation
Iowa Cubs games at Principal Park (1 Line Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309) draw big groups from the western suburbs on summer nights, and parking in the East Village neighborhood along the Des Moines River fills quickly on weekends — the surface lots along 2nd Avenue are cash-only and gone by first pitch. A West Des Moines sporting event bus drops your group steps from the main gate and waits nearby for the post-game pickup, while everyone else is still circling for open spots.
For Drake Bulldogs basketball at the Knapp Center (2601 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311) or Iowa State Cyclones games in Ames — about 35 miles north on I-35 — a charter bus from West Des Moines makes the round trip straightforward. Your group rides together, the tailgate energy builds on board, and nobody's navigating Highway 30 after a late game. For Iowa Wild hockey at Wells Fargo Arena, the tight downtown area means parking options disappear fast on a Saturday night.
Call 402-973-1398 and reserve your game-day bus today!

West Des Moines Wedding Transportation & Shuttle Service
West Des Moines and the surrounding suburbs host a full calendar of wedding weekends, with ceremony and reception venues spread across everything from the Jordan Creek corridor to the rolling terrain west of Waukee. A wedding shuttle keeps your out-of-town guests from navigating EP True Parkway or Mills Civic Parkway in formal wear without a clear sense of where they're going.
If your reception is at a venue like The Meadows Event Center or a hotel ballroom along University Avenue, guest parking tends to be limited and the coordination of getting everyone there on schedule is its own project. A West Des Moines wedding minibus or party bus handles staggered loops from your hotel block to the venue, with clear pickup windows and a single point of contact from your first quote to final drop-off. Party Bus In Omaha has been coordinating wedding transportation across the metro since 2011 — your timeline stays tight, nobody walks four blocks in formal wear, and the logistics are entirely off your plate.
Call 402-973-1398 for a free wedding transportation quote!

West Des Moines Winery Tour & Pub Crawl Transportation
Iowa's wine and craft beer scene has grown considerably in recent years, and the western Des Moines suburbs have some worthwhile stops for a weekend tour. Summerset Winery (15101 Fairfax St, Indianola, IA 50125) sits about 25 miles south of West Des Moines — a beautiful drive but not one you want to navigate after a full afternoon of tastings. Jasper Winery (2400 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321) is close to the airport on the south side of the metro, and combines well with a stop at Confluence Brewing Company (1235 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315) for a mixed tasting-and-brewery afternoon.
For a pub crawl through Valley Junction's bars and the Ingersoll Avenue stretch of cocktail spots, a West Des Moines party bus keeps the group together stop to stop with no one hunting for parking at every address. Your group stays together in a comfortable bus sharing every moment of your tour — no splitting into individual cars, no worrying about who's sober enough to drive at the end. Call 402-973-1398 for a free quote!
How to Reserve a Party Bus in West Des Moines
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Party Bus & Charter Bus Service in West Des Moines & Nearby Cities
Party Bus In Omaha serves West Des Moines and the entire surrounding region — and our large fleet means we can take your group anywhere across Iowa and Nebraska. Whether you need a Council Bluffs party bus, an Omaha charter bus, a Lincoln bus rental, or transportation up to Sioux City, Party Bus In Omaha has the right vehicle for your group. Call 402-973-1398!
We Go Anywhere!
Party Bus In Omaha proudly serves West Des Moines, Iowa and every nearby community across Metro Omaha. If you don't see your city listed, call us at 402-973-1398 — we go anywhere your group needs to roll!
Frequently Asked Questions About Our West Des Moines Party Bus Rentals
How much does a party bus cost in West Des Moines?
West Des Moines party bus rental prices depend on vehicle size, your travel date, and how long you need the bus. Here's a breakdown: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $204–$378/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $244–$414/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $294–$490/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. Weekend rates run higher than weekday equivalents, and peak periods like prom season (April–May) see demand spikes across the metro.
The fastest way to get an exact number for your date and itinerary is to call 402-973-1398 — we provide all-inclusive pricing in under 30 seconds with no hidden costs.
How do I arrange an airport pickup at Des Moines International Airport?
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) handles commercial bus pickups curbside on the lower Arrivals level. Your group coordinator should wait until the entire group has retrieved luggage and assembled at the agreed-upon doors before calling for the bus — don't summon it while stragglers are still on the terminal train or at baggage claim. For large groups on multiple flights, build in a 30-minute buffer after the last expected arrival so everyone's together before the bus pulls in.
We track your flights from the moment you book, so a delay doesn't leave anyone at the curb. Call 402-973-1398 to set up your DSM transfer.
Can a party bus or charter bus handle a trip to Iowa State Fair from West Des Moines?
Absolutely — and it's one of the smarter calls you can make for a fair group. The Iowa State Fairgrounds (3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317) sits on the east side of the metro, roughly 15 miles from most West Des Moines pickup points via I-235 east. On peak fair days in August, University Avenue and East Grand Avenue back up for hours before and after the fairgrounds close — rideshare surge pricing is significant, and the main parking lots fill well before noon on weekends.
A charter bus from West Des Moines drops your group at the fairground gates, parks in the designated commercial lot, and picks everyone up at an agreed time so no one's waiting in the sun trying to coordinate a scattered group. Call 402-973-1398 to book your Iowa State Fair bus.
What's the right vehicle size for a wedding shuttle in West Des Moines?
For most West Des Moines wedding groups, a 15- to 35-passenger minibus covers the hotel-to-venue-to-reception loop comfortably and navigates tighter venue driveways more easily than a full-size charter bus. If your guest list runs larger or you're running multiple simultaneous loops between a hotel block and the venue, we can run two minibuses on a staggered schedule — that's usually more efficient than one big bus making a single slow circuit. Tell us your headcount, your venue locations, and your timing window and we'll match you with the right combination.
Call 402-973-1398 for a free wedding transportation quote.
Do you serve Waukee, Clive, and Urbandale from West Des Moines?
Yes — Party Bus In Omaha serves the entire greater Des Moines metro, including Waukee, Clive, Urbandale, Johnston, Ankeny, and Altoona, as well as longer-haul runs east toward Iowa City or north toward Ames. Pickup and drop-off can be arranged from any address in the metro; the route is customized to your group's specific itinerary. If you have multiple pickup points — a hotel in West Des Moines and a pre-party location in Clive, for example — we build that into the plan from the start.
Call 402-973-1398 and tell us where your group is gathering.
How far in advance should I book?
At least three to six months out is the right window for most West Des Moines events to get the best vehicle at the best price. For prom season (April–May), book by December — high schools across West Des Moines, Waukee, and Clive all hold proms within the same compressed window, and the right-size vehicles disappear quickly. Iowa State Fair weekend in August and Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting weekend in Omaha (typically early May) both create regional demand spikes that pull vehicles across the I-80 corridor.
For weddings scheduled during peak summer weekends, 9–12 months of lead time is not too early. Call 402-973-1398 to lock in your date before availability tightens.
Popular West Des Moines Party Bus Destinations
A West Des Moines party bus itinerary can reach venues across the metro — from the Jordan Creek Town Center corridor to the East Village and downtown Des Moines. Here are six of the most popular group destinations we handle from West Des Moines.

Valley Junction Historic District
Valley Junction (5th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265) is the city's own backyard entertainment district — an eight-block stretch of independently owned restaurants, cocktail bars, and shops in the original railroad-era commercial district. On Friday and Saturday nights, the 5th Street corridor fills up fast and street parking along the side streets gets competitive by 7 PM. A party bus drops your group at the heart of the district and moves from stop to stop as the night progresses, without anyone circling for a parking spot at each address.
Thursday through Saturday is the peak window; the Farmers Market on Saturday mornings draws a separate crowd. Valley Junction is ideal as a starting or ending point on a larger night-out itinerary across the metro.

Jordan Creek Town Center
Jordan Creek Town Center (101 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266) is Iowa's largest shopping and entertainment complex — a 1.3 million square foot open-and-enclosed hybrid anchored by major retailers and a strong dining corridor along Jordan Creek Parkway. For group shopping trips, birthday outings to the restaurants and entertainment concepts inside, or pre-event stops before a night in downtown Des Moines, a West Des Moines charter bus keeps the group together across the sprawling parking area without anyone getting separated. Jordan Creek Parkway backs up on weekend afternoons; a bus that drops curbside at the main mall entrance sidesteps the lot entirely.
The entertainment zone along the south side of the complex is the most popular group destination.

Wells Fargo Arena
Wells Fargo Arena (730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309) is the metro's premier large venue — a 17,000-seat arena in the heart of downtown Des Moines hosting major touring concerts, Iowa Wild AHL hockey, Drake Bulldogs basketball, and monster truck events. Parking in the Western Gateway and East Village neighborhoods surrounding the arena costs $10–$25 depending on the lot, and the blocks closest to the arena sell out hours before doors on major show nights. Charter bus drop-off uses the 3rd Street commercial zone directly in front of the arena's main entrance.
From West Des Moines, the drive runs about 15–20 minutes on I-235 east — smooth on a Tuesday, slow on a Friday concert night. We recommend checking the official Wells Fargo Arena parking page before your visit.
Address: 730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 564-8000

Principal Park
Principal Park (1 Line Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309) is the home of the Iowa Cubs, the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, set along the Des Moines River in the East Village with one of the better sightlines of any minor league park in the country. The ballpark holds about 11,000 and draws consistent crowds for summer night games — the surrounding East Village surface lots along 2nd Avenue are cash-only and fill by first pitch on weekend nights. Bus drop-off is on Line Drive directly in front of the main gate.
Game day traffic on Court Avenue and 2nd Street moves slowly after 5:30 PM in summer. A West Des Moines baseball bus keeps the group together for the full evening — parking lot tailgate gear rides in the undercarriage bays. We recommend checking the official Iowa Cubs parking page before game day.
Address: 1 Line Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 243-6111

Living History Farms
Living History Farms (11121 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322) is a 500-acre open-air museum depicting Iowa farm life from the 1700s to the 1900s — one of the largest living history museums in the country and a perennial field trip destination for West Des Moines and Waukee school groups. The Hickman Road entrance handles school bus drop-off on the north side of the property; charter buses park in the main lot adjacent to the visitor center. Group visits require advance reservations, and the museum recommends booking school programs at least four weeks ahead.
From most West Des Moines pickup points, the drive is about 10 minutes via Hickman Road. The museum is open May through November; summer Saturday programs draw larger general crowds. Directions and parking information is available on the Living History Farms site.
Address: 11121 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
Phone: (515) 278-5286

Science Center of Iowa
The Science Center of Iowa (401 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50309) anchors the Western Gateway neighborhood on the edge of downtown, with four floors of hands-on exhibits, an Eldome Theater, a planetarium, and rotating special exhibitions that draw school groups from across the metro year-round. Bus drop-off is at the MLK Parkway entrance on the north side of the building; the attached parking garage has bus-accessible spaces on the lower levels, though advance coordination with the group sales team is recommended for larger school trips. The Science Center is open Tuesday through Sunday; field trip bookings should be made at least three weeks ahead to secure program availability.
From West Des Moines, the drive is about 15 minutes east on I-235. Check the Science Center of Iowa visit page for current hours and group booking details.
Address: 401 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 274-6868