⚠️ The STM 747 Express Bus (Door 28, 24/7) is a flat fare that's also a 24-hour transit pass - 747-2 to Lionel-Groulx is fastest (~30-35 min). Taxis charge a flat regulated downtown fare (Door 23). Uber/Lyft pickups differ: UberX at Door 28, but Lyft and other Uber types at the P4 Express Drop-Off area. The REM train to the airport isn't open yet (target ~2027). Confirm you're at YUL, not Mirabel (YMX).

YUL

Montréal-Trudeau International Airport

Montréal, Canada

Where to start

747 Express Bus / Uber

The STM 747 Express Bus (Door 28, 24/7) is the budget pick - a flat fare that's also a 24-hour transit pass; take the 747-2 to Lionel-Groulx for the fastest metro link (~30-35 min). For door-to-door, official taxis charge a flat regulated fare to downtown (Door 23), or use Uber/Lyft - but note UberX picks up at Door 28 while Lyft and other Uber types use the P4 Express Drop-Off area. The REM train to the airport isn't open yet (target ~2027). Confirm you're at YUL, not Mirabel (YMX).

Ride Options

STM 747 Express Bus

transit

Budget 24/7 link - flat fare plus a 24-hour transit pass

AvailabilityRuns 24 hours, year-round

Pickup NoteDoor 28, arrivals level. 747-2 express to Lionel-Groulx metro (~30-35 min, one stop); 747-1 to downtown/Berri-UQAM (~45-70 min). Flat fare = 24-hour Zone A pass. Buy at machines/Chrono app; exact coins only if paying on board.

Convenience

Relative costLower cost

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Uber

rideshare

App-based door-to-door (UberX at Door 28)

AvailabilityAuthorized in Quebec; surge at peak/winter

Pickup NoteUberX picks up at Door 28 (request, get a PIN, queue, show the PIN to your driver). UberXL/Comfort/Deluxe pick up at the P4 Express Drop-Off area (free shuttle from Door 11, or follow signs to P4).

Convenience

Relative costMid cost

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Lyft

rideshare

Alternative to Uber

AvailabilityAvailable in Montreal; surge at peak/winter

Pickup NoteLyft picks up at the P4 Express Drop-Off area (follow signs to the P4 parking lot; reachable on foot from Door 26 or by free shuttle from Door 20) - not Door 28.

Convenience

Relative costMid cost

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Licensed Taxi

taxi

No-app door-to-door at a flat regulated fare

AvailabilityAt the rank (Door 23); dispatcher assists

Pickup NoteFlat regulated fare to downtown (set day rate, higher overnight); ~20-45 min; cash/card. Confirm the flat rate at the Door 23 dispatcher. Adapted taxis on request.

Convenience

Relative costMid cost

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SIXT Ride — Pre-booked Airport Transfer

Private Transfer

Fixed-rate pre-booked door-to-door transfer

AvailabilityAvailable at Montréal-Trudeau - book via SIXT app or website

Pickup NoteDriver meets you in arrivals with a name sign. Fixed price, flight tracking, up to 60 min free waiting. Winter tires on pro fleets Dec 15-Mar 15.

Convenience

Relative costHigher cost

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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber and Lyft are both authorized, but pickup points differ. UberX picks up at Door 28 (arrivals) - request the ride, get a PIN, queue on the floor markings, and show the PIN to your assigned driver. UberXL/Comfort/Deluxe and all Lyft rides pick up at the P4 Express Drop-Off area (follow signs to the P4 parking lot; reachable on foot or by free shuttle). Check your app for the right spot.

Taxi

Official taxis charge a flat regulated fare to downtown (a set day rate, higher overnight) from the rank at Door 23, where a dispatcher assists (~20-45 min; cash/card). Adapted taxis available - ask the dispatcher.

Shuttle

There's no separate airport shuttle - the STM 747 bus is the main transit option. A temporary REM shuttle bus serves light travelers until the rail link opens.

Transit

The STM 747 Express Bus runs 24/7 from Door 28: the 747-2 express to Lionel-Groulx metro (~30-35 min, one stop), the 747-1 to the downtown/Berri-UQAM area (~45-70 min, ~12 stops; Jan 2026 terminus at Rene-Levesque/Berri). The flat fare doubles as a 24-hour Zone A pass. Buy at the airport machines or Chrono app; exact coins only if paying on board. The REM rail link is not open yet (target ~2027).

Private Transfer

Pre-booked transfers and limos meet you in arrivals with a name sign - winter tires by law (Dec 15-Mar 15), child seats on request; reassuring in snow season.

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Local Tips

The 747 bus is a great deal - a flat fare that's also a 24-hour pass for Montreal's whole bus/metro/REM network. Take the 747-2 to Lionel-Groulx for the fastest metro connection (~30-35 min), or the 747-1 for a downtown/Rene-Levesque stop. Buy before boarding (or bring exact coins).
Uber/Lyft pickups split by service: UberX at Door 28, but Lyft and other Uber types at the P4 Express Drop-Off area - check your app and go to the right spot (a common point of confusion).
Taxis are a flat regulated fare downtown (set day rate, higher overnight) - no meter surprises; confirm the flat rate at the Door 23 dispatcher.
The REM train to the airport isn't open yet (target ~2027) - don't plan around it; until then it's the 747, taxi, or rideshare.
Winter adds time - snow and de-icing can stretch the road trip; budget extra Dec-Mar, and note pro transfer fleets carry winter tires/AWD.
YUL is not Mirabel (YMX) - Montreal's far-north airport (some ultra-low-cost/Flair) is a long, costly transfer away. Confirm your code; never book a same-day YUL/YMX connection.

Tarmyq local tip

The 747 bus is a steal - one flat fare gets you downtown and doubles as a 24-hour pass for the whole metro/bus network (grab the 747-2 to Lionel-Groulx for the quick metro link). If you'd rather use an app, check where you're being collected: UberX is at Door 28, but Lyft and other Uber types pick up at the P4 area. And don't count on the REM train yet - it's not open until around 2027.