Terminal 1 of the Adelaide Central bus station was opened in September 1969 on the corner of Franklin and Bowen Streets.

It was built by Adelaide City Council in conjunction with Pioneer Tours and a consortium of nine near-country operators.

[1] In October 1971, Terminal 2 opened for use by 16 operators including Greyhound, Premier Roadlines and Stateliner.

], there were various proposals to rebuild the bus station, including relocating it to Adelaide Parklands Terminal.

[8][9] Part of the former terminal has been occupied by The Joinery, a Conservation Council of South Australia community environment space.