FlixBus launches first-ever service in Colorado with new stop in Lamar

FlixBus Launches First-Ever Service in Colorado with New Stop in Lamar, CO

WHAT: FlixBus, North America’s fastest-growing intercity bus service, today announced a new route connecting the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex to Denver, with Lamar as a key stop. This launch marks the first time FlixBus will operate in Colorado and comes in partnership with the City of Lamar, expanding travel options for residents, students, and visitors in Southeast Colorado.

Available now, FlixBus will operate two trips per day (one in each direction), six days a week. The new corridor expands FlixBus’s robust Texas network and establishes direct FlixBus service between North Texas and Colorado, including stops in Lamar, Pueblo, Colorado Springs, and Denver.

The addition of Lamar to the FlixBus network reflects a broader trend: intercity bus travel is growing nationwide as more travelers embrace it as an affordable, convenient, and reliable transportation option.

Tickets are available at flixbus.com or on the FlixBus mobile app.

Key Details

• First-ever FlixBus service in Colorado, with Lamar as a new stop
• Two daily departures (one northbound, one southbound), six days a week
• Direct connections from Lamar to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Amarillo, Lubbock, Fort Worth, and Dallas
• Affordable fares with modern onboard amenities including free Wi-Fi, guaranteed seating, and luggage allowance

WHERE:  708 N Main St, Lamar, CO 81052

Stops include

Southbound

Dallas: 9755 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75220

Fort Worth: 916 Main St., Fort Worth, TX 76102

Wichita Falls: 306 Scott Ave, 76301 Wichita Falls, TX

Lubbock: 801 Broadway St., Lubbock, TX 79401

Amarillo: 509 S. Bowie St., Amarillo, TX 79106

Northbound

Pueblo: 123 Court St., Pueblo, CO 81003

Colorado Springs: 6800 Corp Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Denver: Denver Union Bus Concourse, 1700 Wewatta St., Denver, CO 80202

QUOTES:

“The launch of FlixBus service in Lamar builds on the connectivity our sister brand, Greyhound, has provided along this corridor for years,” said Karina Frayter, head of communications at Flix North America. “Expanding the FlixBus brand on this route increases flexibility and access for travelers, while reinforcing our commitment to keeping Southeast Colorado connected to major economic and cultural centers across Texas and Colorado.”  

“We’re proud to welcome FlixBus to Lamar, Colorado as part of this new interstate connection,” said Kirk Crespin, Mayor of Lamar. “This partnership expands travel options for our residents and visitors, and I’m especially excited to see our downtown bus stop restored and activated. It’s a great opportunity to showcase our community and highlight the incredible local merchants and businesses that make downtown Lamar such a vibrant place to stop, shop, and explore.”

“With the addition of FlixBus service, Lamar continues to strengthen its position as a regional hub for Southeast Colorado. This investment reflects the progress we’re making to enhance infrastructure, expand transportation access, and attract new private investment to our community,” said Mitch Hammes, city administrator for the City of Lamar. “We look forward to a strong partnership with FlixBus and the positive economic and quality-of-life impacts this service will bring.” 

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