# YUL — Montréal (Montréal-Trudeau International)

> YUL (Montréal-Trudeau International) is the main international airport serving Montréal, Canada. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/yul-montreal

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** 747 Express bus to downtown
- **Typical fare:** C$11
- **Journey time:** 45–70 min
- **Pickup point:** Arrivals level, door 28
- **Key warning:** Taxi flat rate is C$48 — anything more is overcharged
- **Fare reality (YUL → Downtown):** expected C$11–C$48 · concerning C$65+ · likely scam C$80+ off-meter
- **Overall risk:** low — 747 express bus runs 24/7 for $11. Taxi flat rate to downtown is C$48.
- **Last updated:** May 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of YUL, ranked

1. **747 Express Bus** _(recommended)_ — cost C$11, journey 45–70 min, wait Every 10–30 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheapest; 24/7
   - Cons: Slow at peak
2. **Taxi (flat rate)** _(recommended)_ — cost C$48, journey 20–35 min, wait 0–10 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Posted flat rate; Door-to-door
   - Cons: Pricier than bus
3. **Uber** _(recommended)_ — cost C$35–C$55, journey 20–35 min, wait 5–10 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Fixed price
   - Cons: Surge
4. **REM (opening soon)** — cost C$10, journey 25 min, wait TBD, payment Card.
   - Pros: Future option
   - Cons: Not fully open yet

## First 30 minutes after landing at YUL

1. Follow signs to 747 bus at door 28
2. Buy ticket at the STM kiosk or from driver (C$11, cash or card)
3. Bus runs 24/7 to Berri-UQAM
4. Taxi at curb — C$48 flat to downtown
5. Uber also available in dedicated zone

## Common scams at YUL

- **Off-meter taxi** (medium risk): Driver ignores flat rate and demands C$70+. _How to avoid:_ Insist on the C$48 posted flat or get out.
- **'Private car' tout** (low risk): Driver offers an unmetered ride. _How to avoid:_ Use official taxi line or Uber.

## Payment warnings at YUL

- STM kiosk accepts cards
- Taxis must honor the C$48 flat rate

## Arrival checklist for YUL

- 747 bus C$11
- Taxi flat C$48
- REM coming soon

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Last updated: May 2026

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