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Getting Around, Montreal Travel and Montreal Transport
(Montreal, Quebec - QC, Canada)



Montreal is an important transport hub in east Canada, comprising a major airport, many nearby highways / autoroutes, train travel, bus transport throughout Montreal and more than 60 Metro subway stations. The Old Port area of Montreal also provides a number of maritime connections and regular ferries.

The main public transport network in central Montreal is operated by the Société des Transports de Montreal, which is also known as the STM. Guided bus tours of the Montreal area are a particularly popular way to travel around the city and learn some useful historic information on the way. Here are Montreal's main types of public transport and travel.




Montreal Travel and Transport: Montreal Dorval International Airport (YUL) / Travel by Air - Montreal, Quebec (QC), Canada
Standing just 16 miles / 26 km to the west of downtown Montreal, Dorval International Airport is an important air transport hub in the state of Quebec. Serving both domestic and international flights, popular airlines at Montreal Dorval Airport include Air Canada, Air France, American Airlines, British Airways, Delta Airlines, Mexicana, Swiss Air and United Airlines. Also known as the Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport, each year Dorval Airport serves more than 11 million passengers, who travel to and from over 100 different destinations around the world.

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Montreal Travel and Transport: Montreal Car Rental - Montreal, Quebec (QC), Canada
A number of major roads and highways / autoroutes serve the city of Montreal. These include:

• Highway 10 - travels east to Sherbrooke area
• Highway 15 - travels northwest to nearby ski resorts and hills
• Highway 20 - travels southwest to Toronto and northeast to Quebec City
• Highway 40 - travels northeast to Quebec City and west to Ottawa

With an organized grid-style network of roads in central Montreal, traffic generally moves smoothly and the city is easy to travel around by car. However, at peak times, congestion can be a problem. Four road bridges and one tunnel cross the St. Lawrence River, whereas eight road bridges cross the nearby narrower Prairies River. One of the most notable transport bridges in the Montreal area is the Jacques Cartier Bridge, which spans the scenic St. Lawrence River, connecting Montreal to nearby Longueuil.

Renting a car in Montreal is a particularly popular way to travel around the city and explore the surrounding areas. Cars can be readily hired at Montreal Airport, with all major car rental companies available.

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Montreal Travel and Transport: Travel by Bus and Coach - Montreal, Quebec (QC), Canada
Public bus transport in Montreal is cheap, reliable and convenient, and is operated by the Société de Transport de Montréal (STM). The main bus station in the city is the Voyageur Bus Terminal in downtown Montreal, along Maisonneuve Boulevard East. Buses depart from this station between 06:00 to midnight each day and travel around more than 150 different routes. Bus drivers in Montreal do not actually sell tickets on board and these can be purchased from convenience stores and metro stations, where there are often manned booths and ticket machines.

Guided bus tours are another popular way to travel around Montreal and also provide the perfect opportunity for some serious sightseeing. Known as the Greater Montreal Guided Tram Tour, these buses include an experienced guide and depart from the Montreal Infotouriste Center next to the Place du Canada.

Montreal Travel and Transport: Travel by Train - Montreal, Quebec (QC), Canada
Served by Amtrak trains, Montreal's rail network is a popular way to arrive in the city from North America, with regular trains that travel between Montreal and New York in around 11 hours. Trains in Montreal are also operated by Via, Canada's national rail transport company, connecting all of the country's main cities. The city's main train stations, the Gare Centrale (Central Station), and Windsor Station, are both located in downtown Montreal, with access to the 'Underground City'.

Montreal Travel and Transport: Travel by Metro - Montreal, Quebec (QC), Canada
Created in 1966, just in time for Montreal's 1967 Expo extravaganza, the McGill Metro Station serves a popular commuter rail network. With more than 60 train stations and four separate lines (Blue, Green, Orange and Yellow), Metro subway travel in Montreal is fast and inexpensive, with around 170 different routes being available. Open from 05:30 through 01:00, weekly Metro passes provide good value for money. The Metro subway is operated by the city's Société de Transport de Montréal (STM).

Montreal Travel and Transport: Travel by Taxi - Montreal, Quebec (QC), Canada
Taxis in Montreal are known for their expensive rates, although they are always easy to find. Located at various taxi ranks in central Montreal, taxis can also be hailed on the street. Taxis are also a popular method of ground transport at the nearby airport.

Montreal Travel and Transport: Travel by Bicycle - Montreal, Quebec (QC), Canada
Regarded as one of the best cities to cycle around in Canada, bicycles can be hired from a number of cycle shops in Montreal's Old Port and other central locations. A number of bicycle paths exist throughout Montreal and cycling is one of the most relaxing ways to travel around the city's scenic outskirts.

 
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