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Traveling to Montréal, Québec (CA)

By Plane

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

  • Major airlines (Air Canada, American, Delta, United) operate direct flights from several cities.
  • YUL is ~20 km from downtown Montréal.
  • Transport options: taxi, Uber/Eva, or STM 747 express bus.
  • For taxis, go to Door 23 (arrivals level). No advance booking required.

YUL ⇄ Downtown fixed fares (CAD)

5:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. $49.45 (includes $1.05 fee)
11:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m. $56.70 (includes $1.05 fee)

Metered fares for other destinations (CAD)

Time Meter rate Per km Per minute Minimum
5:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. $4.10 $2.05 $0.77 $21.65
11:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m. $4.70 $2.35 $0.89 $24.75

By Train

VIA Rail Canada offers regular service to Montréal from Toronto, Ottawa, Québec City, and more.

  • Amtrak Adirondack: New York City ⇄ Montréal (approx. 10–12 hours).
  • Arrives at Gare Centrale (Central Station), downtown.

By Bus

Greyhound & FlixBus operate from U.S. and Canadian cities (e.g., ~8 hours from NYC).

Orléans Express connects Québec City, Montréal, and nearby cities. Buses arrive at Gare d’autocars de Montréal near Berri–UQAM metro.
Getting Around Montréal

Ride-Sharing

  • Uber operates city-wide.
  • Eva is a local cooperative alternative.

Rental Cars

Available at YUL: Enterprise, Hertz, Avis, Budget, Alamo, National, Thrifty. Counters are on the ground floor of the airport parking garage (from arrivals level).

Public Transportation

STM – Société de transport de Montréal

  • Metro: Green, Orange, Yellow, Blue lines cover central areas and suburbs.
  • Bus: Extensive network; includes the 747 express from airport to downtown.
  • Fares: OPUS card works on metro & bus; single-use, day, and unlimited passes available.

Bicycles

BIXI bike-share (standard & electric) at stations city-wide. Montréal is bike-friendly with many protected lanes (e.g., along the Lachine Canal and downtown).

Walking

Downtown & Old Montréal are very walkable and ideal for exploring on foot.
Parking

Quartier International — Indigo Montréal Parking

249, Saint-Antoine Street West (≈1,200 spaces)
Payment: Cash, Visa, Mastercard • Clearance: 6'7" (2.0 m)
Connected to the Palais via underground; managed privately.
Info: 514-871-4381

Viger Parking

1025 Chenneville Street (≈400 spaces)
Payment: Cash, Visa, Mastercard • Clearance: 6'2" (1.88 m)
Connected to the Palais via underground; managed privately.
Info: 514-871-4381
Every 30 Minutes $5.75
Maximum for 12 Hours $25
Maximum for 24 Hours $30
Event Rate $25

*More options and an interactive map at the Palais des congrès website (scroll to the bottom for rates).
Exploring Montréal

Navigating Montréal

Learn what awaits us in the wonderful city of Montréal via a dedicated ASV 2025 page.

Explore Montréal
Weather

In mid-July, Montréal is warm and pleasant.

  • Average High: 79–82°F (26–28°C)
  • Average Low: 61–64°F (16–18°C)

Expect some humidity and occasional thunderstorms.

Check current weather for Montréal