It was officially opened by then Premier of Western Australia Colin Barnett and then Minister for Transport Dean Nalder on 13 July 2016.

The underground lounge is air-conditioned, contains 160 seats, two kiosks, and digital screens displaying updated departure information.

The temporary Roe Street bus station closed on the same day as the new busport opened.

[7] Perth Busport occupies the site of the former Wellington Street bus station.

[8] Rail replacement bus services for the Yanchep, Mandurah, Fremantle, Midland and Armadale railway lines also start and terminate at Perth Busport when the lines cannot operate from Perth Station, departing from stands 5-8.