Montréal Airport (YUL) to Downtown: 747 Bus, Taxi and REM

Take the 747 Express bus. It runs between Montréal-Trudeau Airport (YUL) and downtown 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and in the daytime a bus leaves every 10 to 15 minutes. The STM calls the $11.25 24-hour pass the cheapest way to travel to and from the airport, because it covers the 747 and every bus, métro and train for 24 hours. The REM rail link to the airport isn’t open yet, and the target is late 2027.

The 747 Express bus

The 747 is run by the STM, the city’s transit agency. It links the airport with the Lionel-Groulx métro station, the Berri-UQAM métro station and the Gare d’autocars (the intercity bus station). Between them it stops along René-Lévesque Boulevard, including Guy, Bishop, Drummond, Stanley, Mansfield, Union, Jeanne-Mance, Saint-Laurent, Hôtel-de-Ville and Berri.

• Hours. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In the daytime it runs every 10 to 15 minutes. The STM’s pages don’t give the night frequency or the journey time.
• Luggage. The bus has luggage space.
• A current notice. As of 7 November 2026 the STM lists a temporary downtown terminus at René-Lévesque and Berri, with riders told to use Saint-Hubert and De la Gauchetière for departures. Some stops are also relocated or cancelled, so check the STM’s 747 page before you travel.

Fares and how to pay

• 24-hour pass (Zone A): $11.25. It’s valid on the 747 and on the STM’s buses, métro and trains, and on the REM, for 24 hours.
• 3-day pass: $21.75.
• Other passes. The weekend, weekly, monthly and 4-month passes, and the free pass for Montréal residents aged 65 and over, are also valid on the 747.
• On board. You can pay $11.25 in coins on the bus.
• At the airport. The STM counter and vending machines are at door 28 of the international arrivals area.
• On your phone. The fare can also be bought in the Chrono app.
• Downtown. Pay stations near the stops, marked with a blue “P$” sign, sell a single one-way ticket to the airport, which must be used within 2 hours of purchase. Enter 0747 as the stop code.

The passes load onto a reloadable OPUS card, which costs a fee, or onto a free Occasional card. The STM’s pages don’t say whether you can tap a bank card on the 747, so don’t count on it.

Arriving late at night

The 747 runs through the night. The STM also lists the night buses 356 and 378 as serving the airport, but the STM pages checked don’t give their times, so confirm them with the STM. A taxi is the other option.

Taxis and ride-hailing

Aéroports de Montréal lists taxis, limousines and ride-share under its ground transportation pages, but the pick-up points and the fixed taxi fare couldn’t be read for this guide. Check the airport’s site, or ask at the arrivals desk.

The REM

The REM is the city’s automated light rail, and its airport branch isn’t open. The operator’s pages say commissioning is in 2027, and a news item of 22 October 2026 gives a target opening of late 2027. When it does open, the operator says the trip from downtown will take about 20 minutes and will link to the Orange line at Bonaventure. No REM airport fare has been published. Until then the 747 is the way in.

Where the 747 takes you

For Old Montréal and the Old Port, get off downtown and finish on foot or by métro. The downtown and Quartier des spectacles area is along the 747’s own route. The Underground City connects many downtown buildings and métro stations, which helps in winter. If you’re choosing a base, where to stay in Montréal compares the areas.

For your first days, see the things to do in Montréal guide, and the weather by month guide shows what to pack. If you’re adding a trip out of town, the day trips guide compares the options.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from Montréal airport to downtown?

Take the 747 Express bus from the airport. It runs 24 hours a day and stops along René-Lévesque Boulevard downtown, with connections at Lionel-Groulx and Berri-UQAM métro stations.

How much is the 747 bus from the airport?

The STM’s 24-hour pass is $11.25, and you can pay that in coins on the bus. The pass covers the 747 and the STM’s buses, métro and trains for 24 hours. The 3-day pass is $21.75.

How often does the 747 run?

Every 10 to 15 minutes in the daytime. It also runs at night, but the STM doesn’t publish the night frequency.

Does the 747 run 24 hours?

Yes, 7 days a week.

How do I pay for the 747?

At the STM counter or vending machines at door 28 of the international arrivals area, in coins on board, or in the Chrono app. The STM’s pages don’t say whether bank cards can be tapped.

Is there a train or métro to Montréal airport?

Not yet. The REM airport branch is planned to open in late 2027.

Which bus goes to the airport at night?

The 747 runs all night. The STM also lists the night buses 356 and 378 as going to the airport.

How long does the 747 take?

The STM’s pages don’t state a journey time, so allow for traffic.

Places in this guide

Photos show the actual places, licensed under Creative Commons and credited to their photographers.

Old Port of Montreal Old Montréal · Champ-de-Mars or Place-d'Armes Photo: Dennis Jarvis Underground City (RÉSO) Downtown and Quartier des spectacles · Bonaventure, McGill or Place-des-Arts Photo: Kesara Rathnayake Notre-Dame Basilica Old Montréal · near Place-d'Armes Station Photo: Shelby L. Bell