Getting around the city

Bus and Metro

Montreal is very safe for pedestrians, but if you want to travel further than you can walk, public transport is fast and convenient. The Metro (underground train) typically operates between 05:30 and 01:00. The 747 Express Bus serves the airport. A one-way fare card, valid for 24 hours, costs $10.
Find out more at http://www.stm.info/

Nearest metro stations to the University are Côte-des-Neiges and Université de Montréal.

See the metro map for the station closest to your location and take the relevant metro line to venue.  For further details visit the metro line website here.

Bus 165 Northbound from Guy Concordia metro station (Green line) to Côte-des-Neiges metro station. Stop: corner of Chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges and Jean-Brillant Street.
Bus 435 Express du Parc from Guy Concordia metro station to Côte-des-Neiges metro station. Rush hours only. Same stop as Bus 165.
Bus 51 Westbound from Laurier metro station (Orange line) to 3200 Jean-Brillant. Stop: corner of Jean‑Brillant and Decelles Streets.

From Montreal Bus Station to Côte-des-Neiges metro, take the Orange line at Berri-UQAM metro (direction Montmorency) to Jean-Talon Station. Then take the Blue line (direction Snowdon) to Côte-des-Neiges.

$10 for unlimited travel throughout STM bus and metro networks during any one 24-hour period.

Current rates (as per website as at 4/6/15) are:

• 1 trip $3.25
• 1-day card (24hr) $10
• 3-day card (consecutive) $18
• Unlimited weekend (from Friday 1800 - Monday 0500) $13

Getting to the airport

To get to Montréal-Trudeau, either take the Express shuttle from Downtown or Bus 747 from the terminal near Berri UQAM, which runs 24/7. Travel time 45 – 60 minutes, traffic depending.

Taxis

Taxis are available outside hotels, but it’s easier to flag one down on the street. A trip from the airport to downtown Montreal costs a flat $40.

• Coop de Taxi de Montréal 514-725-9885
• Taxi Diamond 514-273-6331
• Payment with Interac and Visa: Taxi Vision Inc 514-341-3277

Cycling

Montrealers are avid cyclists, and proud of it. The city has 350 kilometres of bike paths criss-crossing its territory, including natural parks and suburbs. Bixi bikes – a public bike-sharing system – are a great way to get around. 24 hours’ hire costs $7. Be careful not to use the bike for more than 30 minutes at a time, or you’ll get charged extra. See www.bixi.com.

Parking – University

Monday – Friday
First 15 minutes Free
16 – 30 minutes $3
30 additional minutes $3
06:00 – 15:30 $16
15:30 – 00:00 $12

Saturday and Sunday
06:00 – 00:00 $12

Take entry ticket to mechanical barrier for validation and keep it. At exit barrier, insert ticket to make payment; cash or cards accepted.

Parking – city

Spaces around 3200 Jean-Brillant. Some on Decelles Street, Jean-Brillant Street and Swail Avenue.

Chargeable period is Monday – Friday 09:00 – 21:00, Saturday 09:00 – 18:00, Sunday 13:00 – 18:00. $2.50 per hour or $7.50 for three consecutive hours.

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