Business Details
38 Years
experience
Charter Bus Rental Services in Des Moines, IA
CIT Signature Transportation has been providing premium group transportation services in Iowa since 1988. Founded as a pupil transportation service for the Ames Community School District, we expanded our operations to become Iowa's most recognized charter bus provider. Our company serves diverse clients including Iowa State University, the Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau, and numerous corporate and community groups. With a fleet of luxury motorcoaches and trained professional drivers, we specialize in business conferences, school trips, sports events, weddings, and sightseeing tours.Our commitment to safety is demonstrated through rigorous driver training programs and adherence to strict equipment standards. We maintain a 24/7 support system to address any travel concerns and have transported over 7 million passengers across 35+ million miles. As a second-generation family-owned business, we continue to prioritize customer satisfaction through eco-friendly practices and modern amenities like onboard Wi-Fi and climate control.
Services
Charter Bus Rental
Shuttle Services
School Transportation
Wedding Transportation
Tour Transportation
Sports Team Transport
Corporate Events
Sightseeing Tours
Wine Tours
Ski Trips
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- 36 years of transportation experience serving Iowa since 1988
- Professional drivers with rigorous safety training programs
- Modern fleet with eco-friendly soy diesel-powered vehicles
- 24/7 dedicated support for travel emergencies
- Award-winning service with 7+ million safe rides completed
What people say
Professional drivers
Modern amenities
Exceptional safety
Reliable service
Punctual arrivals
Services
Charter Bus Rental
Our charter bus rental service provides premium transportation solutions for groups of all sizes. With vehicles ranging from 14-passenger executive minicoaches to 60-passenger luxury motorcoaches, we accommodate business groups, school field trips, sports teams, and special events. Each vehicle features modern amenities including Wi-Fi, climate control, and onboard restrooms. Our professional drivers undergo extensive safety training to ensure reliable transportation across Iowa and beyond.
Shuttle Services
We offer efficient shuttle transportation for conferences, corporate events, and special occasions. Our fleet includes multiple vehicle sizes to match group requirements, from small executive cars to large motorcoaches. Professional drivers coordinate precise timing for event transportation needs, with 24/7 support available for schedule changes. Shuttle services include hotel transportation, airport transfers, and venue-to-venue transportation for multi-location events.
School Transportation
Specializing in educational transportation, we provide safe and reliable bus services for school field trips, university programs, and student groups. Our drivers receive specialized training for student transportation, with vehicles featuring safety equipment and comfortable seating. Services include regular route transportation, special needs accommodations, and long-distance travel for academic competitions and extracurricular activities.
Tour Transportation
Our tour transportation service supports wine tours, ski trips, and sightseeing excursions throughout Iowa and surrounding regions. Luxury motorcoaches feature amenities like onboard restrooms, reclining seats, and entertainment systems for comfortable long-distance travel. Experienced drivers familiar with popular tourist destinations ensure timely arrivals and departures, with flexible scheduling options for multi-day tour packages.
Sports Team Transport
We specialize in transporting sports teams to competitions, tournaments, and training camps. Vehicles include dedicated storage for equipment and gear, with comfortable seating for athletes and staff. Our scheduling flexibility accommodates last-minute game time changes, and 24/7 support ensures prompt resolution of any travel issues. Services cover local, regional, and national transportation for youth sports teams and university athletic programs.
People
John Grzywacz
Owner
John Grzywacz founded CIT Signature Transportation in 1988, starting with school transportation services before expanding into charter bus operations. With over 35 years of industry experience, he has grown the company into Iowa's leading transportation provider while maintaining family ownership. His vision focuses on combining modern fleet technology with personalized service.
Questions
What types of charter bus services do you offer?
We provide business transportation, school field trips, sports team travel, wedding shuttles, tour transportation, and special event services with vehicles ranging from 14 to 60 passenger capacity.
How far in advance should I book a charter bus?
We recommend booking at least 2-3 months in advance for popular travel dates, though we can accommodate last-minute requests when available.
Do you provide transportation for special needs passengers?
Yes, we offer wheelchair-accessible buses and trained drivers to accommodate passengers with special needs and mobility requirements.
What safety measures do you implement?
Our safety program includes professional driver training, regular vehicle inspections, strict licensing requirements, and 24/7 support for travel emergencies.
What amenities are available on your buses?
Our fleet features Wi-Fi, climate control, onboard restrooms, reclinable seating, and entertainment systems in luxury motorcoaches.
Do you operate outside Iowa?
While based in Iowa, we provide charter services to destinations across the United States, including regular routes to Chicago and other Midwest locations.
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Paul Oyen
Jul 07, 2021
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CIT Signature Transportation is a charter luxury Motorcoach company that delivers on price, comfort, amenities and Any destination with expert drivers to allow your group to enjoy their trip as much as their destination.
David Plotnik
Jan 15, 2020
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Allows free return trips with the purchase of one-way, but very confusing instructions about booking the return trip for free. Be very careful buying the ticket if you want a free round trip.
