FlixBus Moves Operations to Union Depot in Saint Paul, Minnesota

+++ Service begins on August 1, 2024

DALLAS, July 29, 2024 -- FlixBus, North America’s fastest-growing intercity bus service, is moving its Twin Cities operations to the historic Union Depot starting Thursday, August 1. Located at 214 4th Street East in the heart of Saint Paul, this new location will enable convenient connections with Greyhound buses, providing travelers access to routes throughout the United States. 

Established as a rail station in 1923, Union Depot is now a major intermodal transportation hub serving hundreds of buses and light rail trains. This makes it the perfect location for FlixBus customers to more easily access affordable and convenient travel options. 

“We are excited to relocate our Twin Cities operations to Union Depot,” said Francesca Waldman, public affairs team lead for FlixBus. “This move will provide our customers with greater accessibility to various transportation options, including Greyhound routes, and a unique travel experience in a historic and bustling location. We are committed to offering affordable and comfortable travel options, and this relocation is another important step towards achieving that goal.”

The team at Union Depot is eager to welcome new travelers via FlixBus routes as well. “We are thrilled to offer another transit option with daily service through Union Depot. Passengers traveling through Union Depot on FlixBus will also have expanded food and retail options available in the near future, so the timing couldn’t be better,” said Lindsay Boyd, General Manager at Union Depot.”

FlixBus customers have access to over 1,800 destinations through our extended network, operated in partnership with our sister brand, Greyhound, across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. They can book travel on both FlixBus.com and Greyhound.com, as well as FlixBus and Greyhound mobile apps. 

Media contact: 

Mike Ogulnick, Public Relations Manager | press@flixbus.com 

Molly Mulvehill Steinke, Nemer Fieger, (612) 309-1677 | molly@nemerfieger.com

Further information about FlixBus is available at flixbus.com. Additionally, press information and media library can be found at flixbus.com/company/press-room. For up-to-the-minute information and real-time updates, as well as company news and announcements, find FlixBus on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. 

About Flix North America Inc. 

Flix North America Inc., parent company of FlixBus Inc. and Greyhound Lines, Inc., provides the largest intercity bus transportation and booking platform for North America. A subsidiary of Germany-based mobility company Flix SE, Flix North America Inc. provides services in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with over 1,800 destinations across its network. Greyhound, FlixBus, and their operating partners offer a smart and affordable alternative for travel that helps passengers reduce their impact on the environment and embrace a collective, sustainable approach to mobility. 

About Union Depot

Union Depot is a multi-modal transportation hub and vibrant event venue in the heart of the Twin Cities. Completed in 1926 and on the National Register of Historic Places since 1974, it was beautifully restored in 2012. Union Depot offers a robust schedule of free community events year-round, making it a cultural hub for residents and visitors. It provides extensive transportation services, including Amtrak®, Jefferson Lines, Metro Transit, Greyhound, Megabus, FlixBus, and Hertz, along with parking and bike storage. Home to businesses such as Lowertown Bike Shop and Coffee, Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store, and 1881 by Lake Elmo Inn, Union Depot is also an ideal setting for weddings, events and meetings. Union Depot is owned by Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority and operated by JLL. For more information, visit uniondepot.org.