All Direct Transfer Routes From Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL
25 min
The #1 recommended option is the STM 747 Express Bus, operating 24 hours a day directly from the terminal curb into Downtown Montréal (Lionel-Groulx & Berri-UQAM) in 30–45 minutes for $11.25 CAD (~$8.30 USD). The ticket includes a full 24-hour unlimited transit pass for all city buses and metro. Official taxis charge a guaranteed flat rate of $49.45 CAD (~$37 USD).
YUL
28 min
To reach the cobblestone streets of Old Montréal, take the STM 747 express bus to Lionel-Groulx metro station + Orange Line to Champ-de-Mars or Place-d’Armes ($11.25 CAD total), taking 40–45 minutes. Alternatively, an official flat-rate taxi costs $49.45 CAD (~$37 USD) directly to your boutique hotel.
Terminals & Station Layout
YUL consists of a single integrated two-level passenger terminal divided into three concourses: Domestic, International, and US Transborder (with US pre-clearance facilities). Arrivals and ground transport are on the lower level.
Taxi Rules & Scams to Avoid
Official taxis to Downtown Montréal have a legally regulated flat rate of $49.45 CAD ($56.70 CAD night rate from 23:00 to 05:00). Do not negotiate with unauthorized private drivers offering "cheap rides" inside the terminal.
Late-Night Arrivals (After Midnight)
The STM 747 bus operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with departures every 15–30 minutes through the night. Official flat-rate taxis are available 24/7 at the central arrivals curb.
STRESS-FREE DOOR-TO-DOOR OPTION
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ARRIVAL CONNECTIVITY & RIDE-HAILING TIP
Need Mobile Data at the Terminal for Uber / Eva & Maps?
Airport Wi-Fi often drops outside the terminal curb where Uber / Eva pickup zones are located. Install a local eSIM before your flight so you can order a ride, translate station signs, and show digital train QR tickets immediately after landing.