About Flix and Its Relevance
Flix, a German-origin bus technology company, has commenced operations in Nuevo León, Mexico. Their terminal is situated in the municipality of Escobedo and offers two primary routes: Mexico City-Monterrey and Monterrey-Torreón, with intermediate stops in Querétaro, San Luis Potosí, and Matehuala.
Key Features of Flix’s Operations
Starting today, Flix offers regular fares from $89 pesos with multiple options for flexible, economical, and reliable travel. With over 560 monthly routes, up to five daily departures, and 13 connection possibilities, passengers can plan their journeys with ease.
International Reach through Greyhound Integration
Flix, in collaboration with its sister company Greyhound, connects Mexico City and Monterrey to over 1,600 destinations in the United States and Canada. This extensive international network is unparalleled from Mexico, allowing passengers to travel to major cities like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Las Vegas, San Diego, Phoenix, Vancouver, Toronto, and many more from a single platform.
Special Promotion for Launch
To celebrate its arrival, Flix is offering a limited-time special fare of $30 pesos through its website, mobile app (iOS and Android), and physical ticket counters in Mexico City, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí, Monterrey, and Torreón until May 31.
Flix and Mexico’s Secretariat of Tourism: A Strategic Partnership
Flix and Mexico’s Secretariat of Tourism have signed a non-commercial use license agreement, enabling Flix to incorporate the “Mexico” brand in its promotional strategy for domestic tourism destinations. This collaboration aims to strengthen Mexico’s position as an accessible, safe, and attractive travel destination by leveraging its intercity routes to boost internal tourism and highlight the country’s cultural, natural, and gastronomic diversity.
Flix: A New Way to Travel in Mexico
Through a robust digital platform, passengers can easily book, modify, or cancel trips with up to 15 minutes’ notice before departure. They can also check routes, compare prices, choose seats, receive notifications, and monitor their journeys in real-time.
Onboard Comfort and Services
Modern buses with free Wi-Fi for messaging, charging ports, spacious seats, air conditioning, onboard restrooms, and baggage service are available for passengers’ comfort. Safety is Flix’s top priority, with real-time monitoring by a specialized team from a traffic control center and onboard security cameras. GPS tracking is active 24/7, ensuring secure, controlled operations with immediate response capabilities.
Flix’s Mexican Partners
In this initial expansion phase, Flix collaborates with experienced Mexican small and medium-sized businesses to innovate, modernize, and expand their presence and operations across Mexico.
Mexico: Flix’s New Destination in Latin America
Following successful operations and rapid expansion in Brazil and Chile, Flix enters Mexico, the world’s third-largest bus transportation market, valued at over 150,000 million pesos after China and India. This market surpasses those of the United States, Chile, Brazil, and Peru combined.
Mexico’s Bus Culture
Between 2017 and 2023, 95% of Mexican passengers have relied on the bus as their primary mode of transportation, reflecting high demand and a deeply ingrained culture around intercity travel. Flix’s arrival in Mexico signifies a significant global expansion move and a clear commitment to transforming interurbane mobility through technology, accessibility, and an entirely distinct travel experience.
