Montreal Transportation Tips by fairy_dust

The Metro Metro Review

The subway (people here call it the metro) is one of the easiest ways to get around Montreal. It's not very expensive either. It can get crowded though, depending on the time of day. Berri-UQAM station is always the most crowded at any point in the day since it's the intersection point for 3 lines. The subway lines are shown on maps in different colours (green, orange, blue, and yellow) and overlap at several stations (Snowdon, Jean-Talon, Berri-UQAM, and Lionel-Groulx) so it's easy to switch trains if you need to.

Also, every station has a different design when it comes to colours, walls, benches, etc. No two are identical.

Mode: AROUND

Type: Subway/Metro

Fly to Montreal Airplane Review

Montreal has 2 international airports, so it's easy to fly over. The airport you'll likely end up in is Montreal Trudeau. If you don't have a ride to or from the airport, the taxi will cost you at least $20.

Mode: TO

Type: Airplane

Taxis

You can hail a taxi in Montreal, and they'll take you anywhere in town, but be careful because they might try to charge you a more expensive price. Here's my story:

After an awesome night of salsa dancing at Club 6/49, I was ready to head back to my aunt's place to sleep before flying to Europe the next day. After stepping out of the salsa club on St.-Catherine's street, I hailed a taxi and told the driver where I wanted to go. Halfway there, he claimed that there are two streets with the same name, and asked me which one. I didn't know, because I thought there was only one, so he took me to one, and since it wasn't the right one, he had to take me to the other. I ended up paying around $15 for the taxi, but at first I thought that was normal. Then I told my aunt about it, and she told me that he probably used the fact that he had to drive me to both streets as an excuse to charge me more than usual. So the lesson - know which street you're going to, and find out in advance whether or not there are two or more with the same name! (or at least know which other streets or area it's close to).

Mode: AROUND

Type: Other

The train Train Review

To get to and from Montreal, the train is one of the easiest ways. Trains go to/from many major Canadian cities in central Canada and the Maritimes. The station also has a lot of shops and restaurants to go to in case you have a long wait in the station.

Mode: TO

Type: Train