Buses
The 747 YUL / Downtown service operated by the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) runs 24 hours a day between the airport and the Montreal bus terminal (Berri-UQAM metro station). Travel time ranges between 45 and 70 minutes. A shorter direct route to Lionel-Groulx metro station takes about 30 to 35 minutes.
Fares: The fare is $11.25 CAD and includes a 24-hour pass offering unlimited travel across the entire STM bus and metro network. Tickets can be purchased at automated machines on the arrivals level or via authorized mobile apps.
Other local bus lines include route 204 Cardinal, connecting to Dorval train station, and route 209, serving Roxboro-Pierrefonds train station.
For regional travel, Orléans Express operates coaches from door 8 to Ottawa, Gatineau, Trois-Rivières, and Quebec City. Aéronavette provides shared shuttle services to Sherbrooke, Magog, Bromont, and Granby, departing from door 25.
Trains
The airport is connected to Dorval train station via a complimentary shuttle bus departing from door 8 on the departures level. From Dorval station, passengers can board VIA Rail trains to Toronto, Ottawa, Kingston, and Quebec City, as well as Exo commuter rail lines connecting across the metropolitan region.
Taxis and Limousines
Taxi stands are located on the arrivals level near the central exit (door 23). No advance booking is required. Fixed flat rates apply for trips to downtown Montreal:
- Daytime rate (5:00 am to 11:00 pm): $49.45 CAD.
- Nighttime rate (11:00 pm to 5:00 am): $56.70 CAD.
For destinations outside the central zone, fares are calculated by taximeter with a minimum fare of $21.65 CAD. Limousine services are also available with flat rates (approximately $85.00 to $104.00 CAD to downtown), operating from door 24.
Ride-Hailing Services
Uber and Lyft operate at the airport. For UberX, head to door 28 on the arrivals level. For larger vehicles (UberXL, Comfort) and for all Lyft pickups, follow signs to the P4 Express Drop-Off/Pick-Up area in parking lot P4. During afternoon peak hours (1:00 pm to 8:00 pm), utilizing the P4 area is recommended to bypass roadway congestion.
Hotel Shuttles
Many nearby airport hotels provide complimentary shuttle service for their guests. These vehicles pick up passengers on the departures level at door 8. Please contact your lodging provider directly to confirm schedules.
For complete details on ground transit routes and schedules, visit the official airport website.