Montreal is a historic yet vibrant city in Quebec, Canada, known for its unique Francophone culture and variety of things to see and do. If you ever want to visit Montreal, knowing the best way to get there is the most important part of planning!
Steps
Method 1
Method 1 of 4:
By plane
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Look for an airline with regular flights to Montreal. Pierre-Elliott Trudeau International Airport, located just southwest of the city, is the largest commercial airport in the area and the main thoroughfare for air travelers. Many established airlines fly here, such as Air Canada or United, but you may find better deals on smaller low-cost airlines.
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Decide if you want a direct (nonstop) flight or one with multiple stops. The latter option is usually cheaper, but far more inconvenient. A compromise to consider would be making one stop after your departure city in Toronto, just over an hour away by plane from Montreal, which can save you money without taking up your whole day in flying.Advertisement
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Drive there if you can. Depending on how far away you are coming from, you can easily drive north to Montreal from Plattsburgh or Burlington International Airport in nearby New York state, if you find a better deal on airfare through these airports. Montreal is also a four-hour drive from Manchester and a five-hour drive from Boston.Advertisement
Method 2
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By car
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From Toronto, start by going east on Highway 401 for about 5 hours. This will turn into Autoroute (Expressway) 20 once you cross the border into Quebec. Then, follow this road straight into downtown.
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From New York City, take I-87 north for about 6 hours. This will convert to Autoroute 15 once you cross the international border in Plattsburgh, which leads directly into the city.
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From Ottawa, the most direct route would be on the 417. However, the more interesting route would be on the 50, where you can see the Fairmont Montebello and the Parc Omega. Both routes take about 90 minutes.
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From Cleveland, take I-90 E for about 6 and a half hours. That's when you will cross the country borders. Then, in about 2 hours, you should be there.Advertisement
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Tips
- Transportation costs are less expensive if you can visit Montreal at an off-peak time of the year, such as in the dead of winter.Thanks
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Warnings
- Don't forget to bring your passport and any other necessary travel documents.Thanks
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