$10 to and from the airport. Best of all the fair is valid for 24 hours after activated. The ticket can be purchased at the airport station or paid by in cash on the bus. We got on at the station at the airport which is located at arrival (few mins walk from arrival). Signage are clear in pointing or directing where bus stop is located. The bus is never super busy. Best of all there is an area for the luggage. Love it. It is inexpensive and convenient. read more

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The 747 Express Bus is super convenient! If you land at the Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau international airport and are in need in getting to DT Montreal, look no further! The 747 Express Bus ticket can be purchased by the main ground transportation area - there is also an information desk adjacent, just in case you need to make any inquiries. Purchase the ticket via the ticket vending machine, and exit the airport to where the 747 sign is. The bus is fast and efficient, and there is even wi-fi and racks for your luggage(s). The map clearly labels the different stops, but just like any other city buses, they only stop if there are individuals at the designated bus-stops and/or if someone requests that stop. Make sure you have your map ready or know exactly when to ring to get-off. Highly recommend! +perfect to access DT Montreal +purchase tickets by ground transportation area +free wi-fi on bus +luggage racks read more

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Absent a train, this is a fairly easy and painless way to get from YUL to downtown. The buses run frequently and there are plenty of ticket machines to buy your pass. The fare is $9 cash or you can buy an all day fare card and then use that on subways and buses the rest of the day. I like the bus at YYZ a bit better because it's only $3. That takes a star off. The other reason it gets dinged a star is because the bus I rode downtown the other day had no air conditioning! I mean, seriously, where are we? Khartoum? Come on, it's 2013. I expect AC for my $9. Otherwise, though, a great way to get downtown. I like how they even have space for luggage. Hear that Q33 to LaGuardia? read more

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extremely unpleasant experience on July 2nd, when the driver shouted at me that I must put both of my cases in the luggage area (my cases were a bit heavy) and yelled at me for not being able to take them out and get off from the bus on time ??? I was like...??? I did not waste his time for even a second, terribly rude and disrespectful of him to assume which stop the passenger chose to get off, and to shout in French while he was aware I did not understand well. will avoid taking again. btw, the design of the luggage area does not help much... read more

Best way to get to downtown Montreal from Pierre Trudeau Airport is to take the 747 Express Bus! Very good value. Better deal than taking a taxi from the airport to downtown. $10 per person is what it will cost you. Our flight arrived from the U.S. around 5pm. After getting our baggage, we looked for information on the bus. Found the info we were looking after exiting the International Customs area. There was a information desk (close to the exit) with people to help us. They told us which stop to use which would bring us closest to our hotel. They then directed us to one of the machines which we used to pay for our tickets. Took us about 45 minutes in rush hour to get to downtown Montreal from the airport. Would have taken us much longer if we used a taxi or rented a car. There is even a special lane just for this bus which made the trip faster. Chances of using this service in the future is very high! Great value!! Would not hesitate to use them again. read more

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This is a great deal. As part of the all-you-can-eat STM ticket ($8 at the moment), this bus runs from the airport into downtown (centre-ville) Montreal along the main drag past all the hotels. And... free wi-fi. The bus runs often enough that it's not super crowded. Me likey! read more

Very convenient way to get from the airport to and from Montreal. Cheap fare and round the clock schedule make this a perfect choice for travelers. Free WIFI is awesome if you are someone with a non Canadian data plan. Bus is clean and runs quickly to the destinations. Don't ride any other way when visiting this beautiful city! read more

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I guess I got lucky, I got out from the international arrivals exit, went to a kiosk, got a ticket, stopped at an atm, then walked and directly boarded a bus that then took off with only 6 of us on it (4p Thursday). I was hesitant before deciding to do this and it's totally worth it. First time in Montreal, people were around to help, seems pretty straightforward, plenty of space for luggage today. read more

Convenient bus you can ride to and from the airport and around Montreal. There are quite a few pick up/drop off locations. When we got on at the Berry/UQAM area, lots of seating and the bus eventually got very packed. Great service! read more

The bus worked fine on the way into the city. You have to buy at least a 1 day pass to ride this bus; I bought a 3 day pass for $19.50 which covered my rides to and from the airport and all my metro and bus rides in the city, which was a great deal. The bus took the highway into the city and deposited me at the Lionel Groulx Metro in about 25 minutes, where I happily went on my way. The ride back to the airport was less pleasant. This time I got on at Berri and Ontario, near the bus station, because I had read that you need to get on near the start of the line to be sure of a seat. This advice was correct - by the time we got to around the Bell Centre, the bus was standing room only, and it got very uncomfortable when we stopped at Lionel Groulx. But after that it took close to 45 minutes to get to the airport, mostly because the driver insisted on taking side streets to the airport instead of getting on the highway and it seemed like we hit every red light. I was getting nervous even though I had left plenty of time before my flight; if I was cutting it close I'd probably have been beside myself. The bus is cheap, but you get what you pay for. If you want to do it, get on early in the route and leave lots of buffer time before your flight. read more

FrEE WIFI on the bus - nothing beat that and the $10 fare can be valid for the next 24 hours around the city, either by bus or subway. How can I complain? Well, I still deduct one star because when we first used this bus from Montreal airport, the bus driver was super unfriendly and the AC was turned off while we're waiting for more passenger. The temperature was like 80+ degrees and the passenger kept smoking right outside the window, ugh! Okay, complains aside! The wifi signal was super good, on our way back from the city, the bus driver was super friendly and in case you don't know where to wait for the bus, just go to the Gare Autocars, that's the main bus depot at Gate 15, the Express bus always leaves from there. With the frequency of every 7 minutes, nothing beats this bus to get to the airport within 40minutes and seeing the city view at the same time. They make 11 stops for each trip to all hotel areas within Montreal. I would totally recommend using this bus when you visit. read more

I love thee!! I stayed at a hotel on Peel & Maisonneuve and paid $40+ in a cab from the airport. I saw the 747 Express stand at the airport but didn't realize that the bus stopped only three blocks away on Peel & Rene-Levesque. Damnit! But I did use the service when I left Montreal and it was great. Can't beat $9. The buses have wifi. The driver was very pleasant and thanked all of us when we departed the bus. And most of all, it was a great way to get rid of all the Canadian change I had before I left. FYI - If you need to use the Montreal subways & buses after you ride the 747 Express on the same day, save some money and buy an STM 1 day pass. read more

High praises for the 747 Express Bus! It's fast, convenient, clean, cheap, and runs on time! In short, it's everything public transportation needs to be, especially because the other option is taking a taxi downtown from Trudeau airport will cost you about $35 - $45. I took the bus in the morning and mid-afternoon, and both times, the trip took about a half hour. Depending upon traffic, I was told it could take up to an hour. Certainly, the bus is very dependable, convenient, and just as fast as a taxi, and I could see no advantage that a taxi could provide, aside from being able to leave right now. You can buy the $7 ticket from the exchange bureau at baggage claim. Depending upon the time of day, the bus runs from every 20 to 30 minutes. The bus route goes downtown through Rene-Levesque and has several stops along the route. You can connect with the subway at Berri-UQAM Metro Station. The $7 ticket also lets you have unlimited access to the subway system and the other bus routes for that day. A great deal! The bus takes EXACT CHANGE IN COINS ONLY. This is something the brochure doesn't tell you. They say exact change on the brochure, but not in coins only. It only tells you on the website. There were several people who had a $5 bill and a toonie (the two-dollar coin for those you not versed in Canadian). This was the only negative that the bus couldn't take bills. I highly recommend taking the 747 Express bus. read more

The 747 express bus is quick, cheap and efficient. It waits for you at the international arrivals area of the airport, there are plenty of ticket vending machines for you to buy a ticket $9 gets u a ride on the 747 and the rest of the STM network for 24 hours $18 gets you a three day pass If you arrive on Fridays after 6pm you can purchase a weekend pass for $12 and it is valid on sat and Sundays. Most buses have free wifi and luggage racks, sometimes because of demand a regular STM bus without the perks will be used. Ride takes about 20 mins to Lionel groulx metro and about 35 mins to berri uqam metro. Note: when going to the airport during rush hours give yourself extra time as there is never ending construction on autoroute 20 read more

Needed to get downtown from the airport. Great value and fast service! It's the type of bus most Americans see when connecting terminals at US airports, so there's plenty of luggage space. Free wifi is awesome when you've just landed and don't want to pay for foreign cell service (at least in my case). I would never choose a cab over the 747 express and I'm a picky traveler. Well done! read more

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Hopped on the 747 bus after a recent trip, swiped my bus pass and enjoyed the ride. It's quick to Lionel Groulx (about 15 minutes barring traffic, which could more than double it.) Hop off at Lionel metro if you need to get anywhere on the west side, orange or green metro lines meet here. Or stay on board, it's just another ten minutes or so to Berri, and the 747 makes several stops downtown along the way if that's where you need to be. Great service for folks doing business travel, hop on the bus from work and roll up to the airport like an eco-baller. Heads up: Keep your luggage in the yellow lines or expect to be barked at by the driver. read more

So this is really 3.5 stars but not quite for a few reasons... - if you are not at the airport they accept COINS only. $10 worth of coins - if it's the middle of winter, the driver may opt for a smoke break, while leaving the bus running, heat pumping, and door OPEN so said heat can escape and instead you can get awesome cigarette aromas...mmmmm - if you didn't have the exact COIN change, the driver may under her breath (and i'm speaking french the whole time) say to "see her" at the terminal. no problemo. i did. asked her what to do, never had clarity. went inside to buy a ticket, she kinda disappeared. STILL ended up buying my ticket (so honest am i) but then was double charged on my VISA!!! GAH!!! But the good thing is there is a bus to downtown Montreal from the airport. About time. read more

Hey tourists! Welcome to Montreal where the STM scams you right away with their 10$ bus fair for the 747. BUT, I give 5 stars to the STM guy helping passengers with their bag(s). read more

I have taken the 747 STM bus to the Montreal P.E. Trudeau (YUL) airport almost every time I need to go to the airport for the past 6 months. It's a very inexpensive way to get from downtown Montreal to the airport and vice versa. You need to buy at least a 24-hour bus pass to get in (8$) but it also works with a 72-hour bus pass, a weekly bus pass, or a monthly bus pass. Whenever it's inconvenient to ride the metro or bus to the 747 pickup location, I just take a cab from home to get there (which is much cheaper than taking the cab to the airport). PROS: - Much cheaper than a trip or from the airport by cab. - Most of the time, there is a rack for suitcases (but not all the time). - Most of the time, there is enough room for everyone to be comfortable. - It feels safe. - You can pay cash in the bus if you have 8$ in coins (no bills). - It runs 24 hours a day. - During the daytime, it runs quite often, up to every 10 minutes (but much less often at night). - Stops at about 10 different locations between métro Lionel-Groulx and Berri-UQAM, mostly on René-Lévesque, close to many hotels. CONS: - If you don't already have a bus pass, you have to pay cash in coins only. - It's not a train, so if the traffic happens to be slow, then the bus is slower too. (That being said, if you read the schedule to know when you will get to the airport at a certain time of the day, it's pretty reliable because the schedule takes into account slower traffic during rush hour.) - It can be a bit tight in the bus during the rush hour when you go to the airport, but if you catch the bus from its starting point at Berri-UQAM, you should be able to find a comfortable spot. Overall, I feel like it's not really worth asking my family or friends to give me rides to and from the airport anymore since I only travel with a backpack and a carry-on suitcase. Perhaps if I traveled with more luggage or with kids, I would use a cab or a friend's ride, though. read more

I wasn't sure if Uber was allowed at the Montreal Airport so I decided to try the 747 bus. Definitely worth the 10 (Canadian) dollars--clean, easy transportation from the airport (YUL) to the city center. I suppose a taxi might be a hair faster if you aren't going somewhere along the 747 route, but that comes at a price (~$45 for the fare+tip). And if I'm gonna be a good steward of the company's money without a major inconvenience, I'll take the bus. Online it says you can pay on the bus, but I didn't have Canadian cash so I bought a ticket from the kiosk in the arrivals area (just outside customs). Walk outside and there's a line of 747 buses, get in line and they depart as they fill up. At least that's how it worked for me, arriving around 6pm. Looks like others have had to wait awhile to depart. Make sure to validate your ticket at the front of the bus as you get on--just hold it over the ticket reader until the display says tire good to go. Read up ahead of time to find what stop you should take, the stops aren't displayed or announced on the bus. read more

A great bus that is just tops when you're in Montreal for a quick stop over like I was. The kiosk at the airport explains things really well (although it took me a long time to try and figure out how to get to the train... but that was definitely my fault) and it's a really cheap and quick route into the heart of the city. I was in in the afternoon, and then 3am went to the bell centre stop to get back to the airport from the game. A HUGE service that more cities need to have. read more

The 747 Express bus service is fantastic and runs on a daily schedule between Pierre Trudeau International Airport and Montreal Centre-Ville. The L'occasionelle fare card that can be purchased at an automated machine in the airport runs for about $13 CAD per person for a weekend use card. Far cheaper than any cab. The buses are perfectly fine and offer free WIFI. The stops are located nearby hotels in downtown. Never understood why the excellent underground metro system was not extended all the way to the airport but the 747 bus service more than makes up for it. read more

I took the 747 Express Bus to the Trudeau Airport. I would have given it 5 stars except for one important aspect - it is ridiculously hard to get a standard size (not carry on), wheeled piece of luggage into their luggage rack. The rack has elastic cords which stretch across the length of the space you use to put a suitcase into the rack. Maneuvering a 20 kilo suitcase past these cords and into the rack by yourself, especially when the bus is in motion is extremely difficult. And if you are thinking "this reviewer is just clumsy/stupid/whatever - I could do it!" - think again. Other people on the same bus I was on had a hard time with it, and that was with two people working to get suitcase past those elastic cords. This wouldn't be so bad, except that the driver will loudly insist that you get your luggage into the rack, no matter what it takes. So if you just have 5 kilo carryon suitcase, you won't have a problem. A 20 kilo suitcase? Take an Uber instead. It will be much easier to get your suitcase into the car trunk. And if you can't, the Uber driver will probably help you, not yell at you. read more

The 747 bus is the bus that goes from downtown Montreal (last stop stop Lionel-Groulx metro station) before heading directly to Montreal's Trudeau Airport. I've taken it a few times when I either needed to go to the airport to get some things done as well as taken it when I could not get a lift from a friend or family member either when I came back to Montreal from a flight or when I was going there to catch a flight. Arriving from the airport and boarding the 747, there isn't much issues since the buses come and stop regularly so the likelihood of getting a seat is very good (if not, you would just wait for the next bus and board that bus). I have a monthly bus/metro pass so my monthly pass allows me to ride the 747 without any additional charges. If you don't have a pass, you could purchase a ticket at the airport which is valid for 24 hours and allows you to take the 747 as well as any bus/metro for 24 hours from the first time you enter the bus/metro. When arriving from the airport, I will generally get off at the first stop which is Lionel-Groulx as this is the closest metro to where I would need to go. I then need to take another metro & bus to get back home. Because of the multiple transfers that I need to get home, generally I will not take this bus if I am coming back from a trip since carrying large luggage is problematic on regular buses depending on how full the bus is. If I didn't require taking another bus after taking the 747 bus to get home, I would probably take the 747 bus more often. Now, going to the airport, I will generally board at the last stop (Lionel-Groulx) before the bus heads directly to the airport. It can get quite crowded at this stop which is one of the reasons why I won't take it when I'm heading to the airport to travel (but will take it when I'm going to the airport to meet someone or take care of business). Another reason why I won't take this bus to get me to the airport for travel is because Lionel-Groulx is further away from the airport than where I live so it doesn't really make sense to save ~$20 on a cab to go further away from the airport (carrying luggage) to take a direct bus to the airport which will take longer. If I lived along the downtown route of the 747 or I didn't require a bus to get to the metro (in order to get to Lionel-Groulx), I would be more likely to take this bus. The bus has free WiFi which is great. The ride is fairly quick from Lionel-Groulx metro (maybe 15 minutes). It also has a few downtown stops which is great for travelers staying downtown. I think that the 747 is a great bus/service for travelers heading to the airport from downtown or going downtown from the airport. read more

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This is the cheapest way to get to downtown Montreal from the airport. I recommend doing the daily metro passes. It's $10 per day, but it's good for any ride on the metro and the 747 express bus. Plus they have free wi-fi on the bus. It was hit or miss though. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city. And you can then transfer using the daily pass to any of the of the metro lines. read more

Best way to get to downtown Montreal from the airport. $10 per person which is the cheapest way and takes about the same time, more or less. There was no traffic, so we made it downtown in about 30 minutes. Remember, it is a bus, so when you know which stop you need, ring the bell. We missed ours because I thought the driver was going to stop at each one. read more

This is A SCAM. There is NOTHING express about this bus. We paid our tickets, went to stand in line. Waited 40 minutes, watching 2 buses come and go where they would only let the few people without carry-ons get on (hello, this is an airport!!!), gave up and took an uber. At that point, the line was long enough to fill 3 fully sovjet-russia-style-packed buses. STM, I want my money back! read more

Pretty painless, and the free wifi works well! When visiting a city, I always am pleasantly surprised when I find that their train system connects right to the airport. Unfortunately that's not the case in Montreal, but the 747 bus helps ameliorate things a little bit. It runs 24 hours, although I had a fairly long wait late at night. C'est la vie. If you're able, make sure to check the schedule so you're not waiting too long. It can be a little difficult to find a place to get on between the airport and the gare d'autocars. Being as it's an express bus, stops are limited, but they're also not signed in any particular way. Being as it's a service targeted at travelers you'd think that stops would have "747" in big, bold letters or at least that certain stops would have a pictograph of an airplane or something that could be seen from far away to help locate the stop you need. Additionally, stops in one direction are not necessarily located across the street from the stop going the other way, which can make finding your stop more difficult. read more

To do my part as a responsible citizen who cares about mother earth, I decided to do public transit on my current trip to Montreal. Car rental and parking savings for 2 days will be likely over $100, not to mention the high cost of gas here. In its place, a $10 one-day card or a $18 two-day card will take all (well, 'most') of the hassle out of your travel. What a deal! The bus from what used to be known as Dorval (now known as Pierre Elliot Trudeau Internationational - my hero) runs very frequently. However, the demand is high, and it is entirely possible that you won't get on the first bus, especially if you have bags. Seating is also limited: on a full bus during rush hour, 1/3 of pax will be standing up, and it can be a long time standing. As well, while the bus benefits from HOV lane usage, if traffic is heavy, the bus (unlike Le Metro) is not immune. Know what you're getting into, but it's definitely worth a try. There are other options as far as fares are concerned. read more

If you are visiting Montréal, and are staying in Île Ouest / West Island, Centre Ville / Downtown Montréal or the Vieux Port / Old Montréal, this is the most inexpensive and convenient way to get there from P-E Trudeau (sometimes referred to under the old name Dorval) Montréal International Airport (YUL). The bus leaves the airport roughly ever 20 Minutes. I live in Centre Ville near Rue St Laurent and Blvd René-Lévesque E, so it is practically on my doorstep. The cost is 10.00$ CND for a 24 hour pass. There are additional passes you can purchase, but I recommend this one, to help you get to your lodging (STM does not offer a rolling 3 day pass, they are only day specific - just trust me for 10.00$, you can worry later about other passes). It is important to purchase your pass from the automatic ticket machine. During business hours there is a booth that has a STM employee who can answer your questions and map out your transit trip. This person will show you the automatic ticket machine. My experience, ticket machine only accepts Visa and Master Card branded credit and debit cards. There is the Internac card system, but this card is only available if issued to you by a Canadian bank or credit union. If you have a Discover or American Express card, the machine will not accept, them. There are ATMs from the major Canadian Banks (look for signs GAB - guichet automatique bancaire, which is ATM inUS English) or you can go to the Bureau de Change. In my opinion BDC cost the most and gives the worse exchange rate. Check with your US bank before you leave. There are a number of Canadian banks that have surcharge free agreements with certain US banks. Accordingly, the only thing the autobus 747 accepts are tickets and monnaie (in US English it roughly translates into coins). In Canada, 1$ and 2$ are coins. The bus will accept 10$ made up of 1$ and/ 2$ CND coins only (no US or Euro coins). There is wifi on the bus, which is awesome! Unfortunately, in my experience, there are very few coaches that service the 747 line with air conditioning. So your trip may be a warm one. Without doubt, for your introduction to Montréal in a way that will not cost you 40$ or more, autobus 747 is your best bet, hands down!! read more

Disorganized. Rude staff. Total mess at Lionel Groulx or leaving the airport. Big line ups and people dont respect the lines especially at the airport between 4pm and 7pm avoid this bus if you can. read more

Sucks! Detour. Bus driver didn't tell us. We ended up getting off and walking w our luggage 1.8 miles with an 8 year old after a red eye flight. He never mentioned detours. Not friendly. Waste of money from airport. read more

The 747 is my go to alternative if I can't get a lift to the airport. It leaves from the bus station at Berri and has multiple stops along Rene Levesque before heading to Lionel Groulx metro which is the last stop before the airport. It is a $10 dollar trip but if you have a day, 3 day, weekly or monthly pass it is included in those prices. The bus passes frequently too which is always a good thing and the one time I took it it wasn't crowded at all. There are racks to store your luggage and free wi-fi too! read more

This is the cheapest option from the airport. Long line at the airport bus station to downtown. A bit of confusion since there were 2 lines. One bus goes to the metro station outside of downtown and the other bus to downtown. You can take either since once you get on the metro it also takes you downtown. The bus was air-conditioned so that was nice. However once the luggage racks are full on the bus they won't allow anymore passengers. Liability issues I guess. Coming back to the airport was only okay. Luckily we didn't take the metro to station Lionel-Groulx. The driver wouldn't take anymore passengers since the luggage racks were full. Very annoying since the bus wasn't full. It was good that we got on at Berri-Uqam stop. 3 stops later the bus driver refused anymore passengers that had luggage. And the bus wasn't air conditioned. read more

It is worth mentioning that the $10 fare must be paid in coins. Other wise it is a fast and convenient way to get from downtown to the airport. Drop off was right outside the arrivals gate. And for comparison a cab from downtown is a flat rate of $45. read more

Yeah it's cheap, yeah the $10 ticket gets you 24 hours access to the Montreal subway/bus system, yeah even many buses have Wifi. But -- to buy the ticket ON THE BUS, you must have cash.... in... wait for it... COINS ONLY! This is totally lame. Depending on how the machines are working inside the airport, you may not be able to buy a ticket any other way. read more

This is the bus you take from the airport to downtown Montreal. It is 10 Canadian dollars for a one-way trip. It has several stops so it'll take you about 30 minutes to get from the airport to downtown Montreal, but that's a much better deal than paying 35 Canadian dollars for a taxi, or hitting-up Uber (which is considered a no-no in the city). I got in to Montreal close to 1 am and the airport security guard recommended that I take the bus since, "It's a safe city." He was right. The buses were clean and I felt safe in them and in Montreal. read more

9$ gets you to/from the airport as compared to 40$ in a cab, so it's kind of a no-brainer that this is the way to go. Free wifi on board, runs crazy frequently, there's usually room to store your luggage and if you get off at Lionel Groulx, you will save yourself a ton of time getting back to town. I love the 747! read more

cheap? yep. direct? yep. wifi on board? yep. please take note, other cities. this is awesome. read more

A great bus service that is convenient to downtown and the airport. In the airport you can buy your ticket from one of the self service kiosks. We were originally buy two one way tickets but one of the helpful information agents told us about a discounted ticket that would cover the weekend we were staying. Saved us a few bucks. Next time I'm in Montreal I'll use this bus again. read more