Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport public transport guide

Montréal10 routesUpdated 2026-10-08

Getting to and from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport by public transport, without the guesswork. Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport keeps things simple, with a handful of public transport options to choose from — two in total. Check out the list below to find the best option for you, and remember to confirm the details directly with the service provider before travelling.

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STM

Société de transport de Montréal (STM) operates Montreal's public bus and métro network across the Island of Montréal, including multiple bus services that serve Montréal–Trudeau (YUL). STM provides 24/7 dedicated airport shuttle service plus day, night and peak‑only bus links that connect the airport with nearby train/bus hubs and several métro stations across the city.

Routes (6)

Line 747 (YUL – Downtown shuttle)

BusDetails

Dedicated 24/7 airport shuttle linking YUL Montréal‑Trudeau with downtown Montréal and major transit hubs. Serves Lionel‑Groulx metro, Central Station, Berri‑UQAM / Gare d'Autocars de Montréal and several downtown stops; buses are luggage‑friendly and fully accessible.

Stops
YUL Montréal‑Trudeau airport (Door 28)Lionel‑Groulx métro station (Atwater Avenue)Central Station (Gare Centrale)Berri‑UQAM / Gare d'Autocars de Montréal (platform 15)Selected downtown stops on René‑Lévesque / downtown hotel corridor

Line 204 (Cardinal)

BusDetails

Local daytime route serving the west‑island neighbourhoods and providing direct stops at YUL, Dorval and connections to Dorval train/bus interchange. Useful for local trips and employee commutes between the airport area and residential/business sectors in Dorval and Pointe‑Claire.

Stops
YUL Aéroport Montréal‑TrudeauGare Dorval (Dorval train/bus interchange)Jacques‑de‑Lesseps / Hôtel SheratonTerminus Fairview / West Island destinations (final/major interchange)

Line 209 (Des Sources)

BusDetails

Local route running along boulevard des Sources that was extended to serve YUL; connects the airport with Dorval terminus and continues across the West Island toward Roxboro‑Pierrefonds, providing useful local connections and transfers to other STM services.

Stops
YUL Aéroport Montréal‑TrudeauTerminus DorvalDorval / CarsonDes Sources corridor (multiple stops)Roxboro‑Pierrefonds (end of line)

Line 356 (Lachine / YUL Aéroport / Des Sources) — Night service

BusDetails

Night (overnight) service that links YUL with Lachine and the Des Sources corridor; intended to provide late‑night connectivity for airport staff and travellers when daytime routes are reduced. Runs as part of STM's night network.

Stops
YUL Aéroport Montréal‑TrudeauStation Frontenac (and east/west night corridor stops)Sherbrooke / various downtown night stops (route continues toward Lachine)Lachine (terminus / west‑end connections)

Line 378 (Sauvé / YUL Aéroport)

BusDetails

Night service between Sauvé and YUL, calling at Montpellier, Côte-Vertu, Du Collège and Dorval; part of STM's all-night bus network, serving Saint-Laurent and Ahuntsic.

Stops
YUL Aéroport Montréal‑TrudeauTerminus DorvalCôte‑de‑Liesse corridor stopsStation Du Collège / other métro connection pointsSauvé (terminus / métro connection)

Line 460 (Express Métropolitaine)

BusDetails

Express (peak‑focused) service that includes a stop at YUL and provides faster limited‑stop connections across the Côte‑de‑Liesse corridor toward central/existing métro interchange points; primarily aimed at commuters and airport employees during peak periods.

Stops
YUL Aéroport Montréal‑TrudeauCôte‑de‑Liesse corridor (limited stops)Des Galeries‑d'Anjou
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VIA Rail

VIA Rail provides inter-city passenger rail services on the Quebec City–Windsor Corridor and other long-distance routes, with Dorval (VIA) station serving as the closest VIA Rail rail connection to Montréal–Trudeau Airport (YUL). VIA Rail itself runs Corridor trains that call at Dorval; passengers transfer between the airport terminal and Dorval station using the dedicated airport shuttle connection noted on VIA Rail’s station pages.

Routes (4)

Ottawa – Montréal (Ottawa – Montréal corridor)

TrainDetails

Inter-city Corridor service between Ottawa and Montréal, about 2 hours. VIA Rail's free shuttle links Montréal-Trudeau Airport (departures level, door 8) with Dorval station every 45 to 60 minutes during station opening hours; the shuttle is operated by La Quebecoise per VIA's Dorval station page.

Montréal – Ottawa (Montréal – Ottawa corridor)

TrainDetails

Inter-city Corridor service operating from Montréal to Ottawa with a stop at Dorval (DORV). VIA Rail customers travelling between YUL and Ottawa use the Dorval link (shuttle between the airport departures level and Dorval station) to connect to the train network; shuttle service details and frequency are published on VIA Rail's Dorval station page.

Montréal / Ottawa – Toronto (Montréal /Ottawa / Toronto corridor schedule)

TrainDetails

Corridor trains linking Montréal (and some Ottawa services) with Toronto (including stops such as Kingston) that call at Dorval station. Travellers using YUL should transfer via the airport-Dorval shuttle to access these inter-city trains; total journey times from the airport will include the short shuttle transfer plus the published train duration for the selected service.

Québec – Montréal (Québec City to Montréal corridor)

TrainDetails

Inter-city services between Québec City and Montréal that call at Dorval station on the Corridor network. Passengers bound for or coming from YUL connect via the airport shuttle; see VIA Rail's Dorval station page for shuttle boarding point and operator details.

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