Montreal Airport to Downtown - 747 Bus, REM & Taxi from YUL

Downtown Montreal is about 20 kilometres from Montréal-Trudeau. Until the REM station at the airport opens, the options are the 747 bus, a taxi or ride-share, or a short hop to the Dorval train station.

The 747 bus: $11.25 and 24 hours

The STM’s 747 line runs 24 hours a day, every day, between YUL and downtown, every 10 to 15 minutes during the day, calling at Lionel-Groulx and Berri-UQAM métro stations; the downtown terminus is temporarily at the René-Lévesque / Berri stop. The fare is $11.25. On the bus it is paid in coins only; in advance, buy it at the STM counter and vending machines at Door 28 in international arrivals or in the Chrono app. The ticket is a 24-hour pass valid on the bus, métro, train and REM network in Zone A.

Journey time varies with traffic: 45 to 70 minutes is typical, quicker late at night.

The REM: opening in late 2027

Montreal’s REM light-rail network will reach the airport through an underground station connected to the terminal. The station is still under construction, and REM targets opening for late 2027. REM lists the ride from the airport station to Gare Centrale downtown at 26 minutes. Until it opens, the terminal has no rail link, even where a map shows one.

Dorval station: the hotel-district option

Dorval station is in the Dorval hotel district and in fare Zone A. It is served by exo line 11 (Vaudreuil/Hudson) commuter trains to Lucien-L’Allier station downtown and by VIA Rail trains to Ottawa, Toronto and Québec City. The Sheraton is a short walk from the station and the Fairfield Inn & Suites is near it; the DoubleTree is a 5-minute walk away, as listed by booking sites. Service on exo line 11 is concentrated in weekday commuting hours, so check the timetable before relying on it. VIA Rail lists a free shuttle between the station and the airport every 45 to 60 minutes during station hours, picking up at Door 8 on the departures level.

Taxis wait at Door 23 on the arrivals level, where a dispatcher assigns them, and a fixed fare applies between the airport and the downtown zone; confirm the current rate with the driver before setting off. Ride-share pickups follow the signs. Either takes about 25 minutes off-peak.

Staying near the airport instead

If your Montreal plans are short, you can sleep by the airport and go downtown for the day: the 747’s 24-hour pass covers the round trip within 24 hours of purchase. Compare the six hotels on the home page, or see the budget picks for the lowest rates.

See park, sleep and fly if you are driving in, and day rooms if you only need a few hours between flights.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from Montreal Airport to downtown by public transport?

Take the 747 bus, which runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week between the airport and downtown, serving Lionel-Groulx and Berri-UQAM métro stations. The fare is $11.25, paid in coins on board or bought in advance at the STM counter at Door 28 in international arrivals or in the Chrono app, and the ticket is a 24-hour pass for bus, métro, train and REM travel in Zone A.

Is there a train from Montreal Airport to downtown?

The terminal has no rail link yet. The REM light-rail station at YUL is under construction, with opening targeted for late 2027. Until then, the nearest rail option is Dorval station, near the Dorval airport hotels, with exo line 11 commuter trains to Lucien-L'Allier station downtown.

How long does the 747 bus take to downtown Montreal?

The 747 takes 45 to 70 minutes depending on traffic and your stop, and less overnight. A taxi or ride-share on the highway takes about 25 minutes off-peak.

Information last verified: November 2, 2026