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About CIT Charters
CIT Charters is a wedding transportation company serving couples across the Des Moines area from Ames. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Ames Elks Lodge and The Parlor. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding transportation company in Des Moines
How much is wedding transportation in Des Moines?
Wedding transportation in Des Moines typically runs $400–$1,200 depending on vehicle and hours — classic cars and limos often carry 3–4 hour minimums. Book early for peak Saturdays, and build buffer time into the schedule for photos.
How does Lazo rank wedding transportation in Des Moines?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near CIT Charters
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Ames Elks Lodge | 1.0 mi |
| The Parlor | 1.2 mi |
| Reiman Gardens | 2.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from CIT Charters to each venue listed on Lazo.
Des Moines weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° | 14° | 11% | 4:26 PM | 5:09 PM |
| Feb | 36° | 18° | 14% | 5:09 PM | 5:48 PM |
| Mar | 49° | 30° | 16% | 6:44 PM | 7:21 PM |
| Apr | 62° | 41° | 25% | 7:17 PM | 7:55 PM |
| May | 72° | 52° | 27% | 7:47 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jun | 82° | 62° | 25% | 8:08 PM | 8:50 PM |
| Jul | 86° | 66° | 20% | 8:06 PM | 8:47 PM |
| Aug | 84° | 64° | 21% | 7:35 PM | 8:13 PM |
| Sep | 77° | 55° | 17% | 6:47 PM | 7:23 PM |
| Oct | 63° | 43° | 15% | 5:55 PM | 6:33 PM |
| Nov | 48° | 30° | 14% | 4:12 PM | 4:54 PM |
| Dec | 36° | 20° | 11% | 4:00 PM | 4:45 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Des Moines International Airport (3.9 mi from Des Moines). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Des Moines.
Getting to Des Moines
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| DSM Des Moines International Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| FOD Fort Dodge Regional Airport | 73 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| ALO Waterloo Regional Airport | 92 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 179 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Minneapolis | 235 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
| St. Louis | 273 mi | 5 hr 40 min |
| Milwaukee | 309 mi | 6 hr 20 min |
Straight-line distance from central Des Moines; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1501 E Lincoln Wy, Ames, IA 50010, USA
- Where
- Ames · 30 miles north of central Des Moines
- Listed under
- Wedding Transportation
- In Des Moines
- One of 24 wedding transportation we list
- Phone
- (515) 233-0286
- Website
- Visit site
From CIT Charters's website
“We provide safe, reliable, and comfortable transportation services. Our award-winning fleet of both luxury & affordable buses serves Iowa. Learn more!”citbus.com
- Services they list
- Guest shuttles, Coach buses, Destination weddings
- In business since
- 1988
Read from citbus.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with CIT Charters before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Ames
- Nearest venue
- Ames Elks Lodge, 1.0 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 12 wedding venues
- Guest hotels
- 25 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Nevada
Distances are straight-line from CIT Charters; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Des Moines.
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