Montréal-Trudeau International Airport to Montreal — Transport Guide 2026

Montreal (YUL) is 12 miles west of Downtown Montreal. STM 747 Express bus CAD 11 direct to Downtown + Berri-UQAM Metro in 45-70 min. REM light rail extension to YUL opens 2027. Taxi zone rate CAD 46-49.

YUL19 km to cityCADNorth America

Last updated: 2026-08

Cheapest
STM 747 Express (CAD 11)
Fastest
Uber — 20-30 min off-peak

Every transport option compared

STM 747 Express to Downtown

bus · Best for: Cheapest + direct + includes 24-hour transit
Cost
CAD 11 (24-hour STM pass)
Time
45-70 min to Berri-UQAM
Frequency
Every 10-30 min · 24/7

Zone-rate taxi

taxi · Best for: Direct + groups
Cost
CAD 46-49 flat to Downtown
Time
20-45 min
Frequency
On-demand

Uber / Eva Coop

ride share · Best for: App-based door-to-door
Cost
CAD 30-50
Time
20-45 min
Frequency
On-demand

Hotel shuttles

shuttle · Best for: Downtown + West Island hotels
Cost
Free (with booking) / CAD 15-25
Time
30-60 min
Frequency
Varies

Rental car (on-site)

car rental · Best for: Quebec City + Laurentians road trips
Cost
CAD 45-85/day
Time
20-45 min
Frequency
On-demand

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of Montreal (YUL)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is Montréal-Trudeau International Airport from Montreal?
Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is 19 km from Montreal city centre.
What is the cheapest way from YUL to Montreal?
STM 747 Express (CAD 11)
What is the fastest way from YUL to Montreal?
Uber — 20-30 min off-peak