Transportation Application

Here’s a quick overview of the eligibility guidelines for free school transportation:

• Elementary and Middle School students are eligible for free transportation if they live more than two miles from their assigned school.*
• High School students are eligible for free transportation if they live more than three miles from their assigned school.*

If your family qualifies based on these mileage requirements and you would like to sign up for transportation, please complete the Application for Transportation.

Families who do not qualify for transportation based on mileage may apply for our Pay-to-Ride Program. Full details, including rates and the application form, can be found  on our Pay-to-Ride Program webpage.

*When measuring distance to determine eligibility for transportation, distance shall be measured by using the shortest distance on public roads only. In general, school buses do not travel on private roads/lanes or in private subdivisions. Distance is measured from the student's driveway to the assigned attendance point of the school entrance.

Reference: Iowa Code 285.1.a