In-Town Transportation

From the Airport to Downtown Montreal

Taxi. A trip from the airport to downtown Montreal costs a flat rate of $38 - not including tip.

747 Express Bus. With nine stops in each direction, the 747 bus line operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year between Montréal-Trudeau airport and the city’s central bus terminal (Berri-UQAM metro station). A trip costs a flat rate of $8. For additional information, consult the 747 planibus flyer.

Getting to the Palais des congrès de Montreal

By foot. The hotels listed in the Accommodation section are within walking distance (4 minutes) of the Palais.

Metro (subway). Take the orange line and get off at the Place-d’Armes station (two stations southwest of Berri-UQAM). The Place-d’Armes station is linked directly to the Palais via an underground passage. Subway system map.

Bus. The 55 and 129 buses stop right in front of the Palais. For more information on public transportation in Montreal, please visit the STM web site.

Car. Located near two city expressways, the Palais is easily accessible by car. Two pay parking facilities are located nearby:

• Palais des congrès de Montréal parking:
  The Viger indoor car park has 400 spots. It is located at 1025 Chéneville, between Jeanne-Mance and Saint-Urbain.

• Neighbouring parking:
  The Quartier International de Montréal indoor car park can accommodate 1,200 vehicles. It is located at 249 Saint-Antoine West.

Consult the driving directions to the Palais des congrès de Montréal.

Getting Around Montreal

Metro and Bus. Public transportation is a great way to see the city. Hop on the metro and in just 10 minutes you're at a museum or a restaurant, or in Old Montréal. Affordable and reliable, the metro can be accessed via the city's Underground Pedestrian Network: two of the four main lines connect the city’s downtown to major tourist sites as well as to numerous bus stops and train stations. Weekly passes are available.

The metro system operates Monday to Friday and Sunday from 5:30 a.m. to 1 a.m., and Saturday from 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. The average wait time between trains is eight minutes, or three minutes during rush hour.

For more information, about public transportation in Montreal, please visit the STM web site.

Taxi. If you prefer to get around by taxi, it's easy to flag one down on the street. You'll also find them at the city's many taxi stands or in front of most major hotels.

Car Rental. Cars can be rented from local or international companies. Average cost per day for a medium-sized car is C$85. All cars are left-hand drive. For information on driving in Canada click here.

Source acknowledgment: Toursime Montréal and Palais des Congrès de Montréal.