The Montréal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is located 18 kilometers from downtown Montréal.

You can take the Express Bus 747. It runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year between the Montréal Bus Station (Berri-UQAM metro station) and Montréal-Trudeau Airport on a route with nine stops per direction.  

The 747 buses are equipped with luggage racks for passengers. Travel time is 45 to 60 minutes -depending on traffic. WI-FI service is available on most buses. 

The fare is $11, payable upon boarding the bus in coins only, for the exact amount (no paper bills). 

The following fares are also accepted on the 747 at no additional cost: 

• 24 hrs, All modes A 
• 3-day, All modes A 
• Unlimited Weekend 
• Weekly and Monthly, All modes A, at a regular or reduced fare. 
• 4-month, All modes A 
• and monthly All modes AB, ABC, and ABCD fares. 

Travelers can also take advantage of the Canadian highway system to get to Montréal.  

Montréal is only a five-hour drive from Toronto or Boston and seven hours from New York. Montréal is only 47 km (29 mi) from the New York State border. The New York State Thruway (I-87) becomes Interstate 15; I-89 becomes Route 133 (two lanes at the border) and then joins Interstate 10 which leads to Montréal. From I-91 in Massachusetts, Highways 55 and 10 lead to Montréal. 

Visitors from Western and Eastern Canada can reach Montréal via Highways 20 and 40.  

In Québec, speed limits are expressed in kilometers (100 km/h is approximately 62 mph). Gasoline is sold by the liter (3 3/4 liters is equivalent to one US gallon). 

If you need additional information to get to Montréal by car, refer to the Transports Québec website and select the Montréal region from the drop-down menu. You will be able then to enlarge the map and search for the different roads serving the city. 

To get your parking ticket for the Olympic Park's Esplanade, click here.

Discover a country of differences. Travelling across Canada on a VIA Rail train, between major urban centers or in the regions, is to enjoy a peaceful and comfortable journey with impeccable service and an unbeatable view. Discover the diversity and openness of our beautiful country. 

The Central Station is located at 895 de la Gauchetière West, in downtown Montreal. It’s served by the Bonaventure and McGill metro stations. VIA Rail trains serve all of Canada. 

*Direct trains to New York City also leave from the Central Station (Amtrak). 

Visit their VIA Rail’s website to learn more about rates, schedules, and stations. 

Traveling by public transport   

Our sites are well served by the Société de transport de Montréal (STM)’s public transportation network.

Montreal metro map

STM bus schedules

Urban Hub 

The Esplanade Tranquille, the SAT, Club Soda, the Cinquième Salle, and the NFB’ Alanis-Obomsawin Hall are served by the Place-des-Arts and Saint-Laurent stations (Line 1 - Green). The Place-des-Arts metro station is universally accessible with the help of elevators. Check the metro elevator service status before you travel to avoid any surprises. The stations are about a ten-minute metro ride from the Village. It is also possible to get there by bus, with several lines serving the stations. Consult the STM website to plan a personalized itinerary.

Olympic Hub 

The Olympic Park’s Esplanade, the main site of the Festival, is accessible by metro via the Pie-IX station (Line 1 – Green). The Pie-IX metro station is universally accessible with the help of elevators. Check the elevator service status before you travel to avoid any surprises. By bus, the SRB Pie-IX stops are just a few steps from the site. Check the STM website to plan a personalized itinerary.

Village Hub 

The Village is accessible by metro via the Berri-UQAM (Line 1 - Green, Line 4 - Yellow, and Line 2 - Orange), Beaudry, and Papineau (Line 1 - Green) stations. The Berri-UQAM station is equipped with elevators on Line 1 - Green and Line 2 - Orange only. It is currently not possible to access Line 4 - Yellow with the help of elevators.

The Pride Parade takes place on René-Lévesque Boulevard and is easily accessible by metro, via the Lucien-L'Allier and Bonaventure stations (Line 2 - Orange), as well as the Guy-Concordia, Peel, McGill, and Place-des-Arts (Line 1 - Green) stations. The Bonaventure, McGill, and Place-des-Arts stations are universally accessible with the help of elevators. Check the metro elevator service status before you travel to avoid any surprises.

Buy your tickets in advance! 

Make sure to get your return fare in advance to avoid lineups at the station. Check the full list of available transit fares.

These events are in Zone A. If you're traveling between Zone A (Montréal agglomeration) and the Laval or Longueuil metro stations in Zone B, be sure to use an “All modes AB” fare.

Did you know? 

You can purchase transit fares and add them to your OPUS card using the Chrono mobile app with NFC technology!