Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

YULCanadaTPL: night-owl-plan

Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

Montreal, Canada

Drop-off

Downtown Montreal (Berri-UQAM / Gare d’autocars)

Pin before customs

Fastest

STM 747 YUL Aéroport Montréal-Trudeau / Downtown

bus · 10-15m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: STM 747 YUL Aéroport Montréal-Trudeau / Downtown
Headway: 10-15
Backup: STM 204 Cardinal · 20-30m

Note

Dedicated airport bus operating 24/7 between YUL and downtown Montreal, serving Lionel-Groulx and Berri-UQAM métro stations plus Gare d’autocars; typical travel time is 45–70 minutes depending on traffic. Buses run continuously with departures roughly every 10–15 minutes in both directions and some trips short-turned at Lionel-Groulx during the day.

Late arrivals

Montreal: Night-Owl Operations

After-midnight contingencies for delayed flights and red-eyes. Targets queries likemontreal airport busandyul to city centerfor eSIM funnels.

Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: STM 747 YUL Aéroport Montréal-Trudeau / Downtown
Mode: bus
Freq: 10-15m
Note: Dedicated airport bus operating 24/7 between YUL and downtown Montreal, serving Lionel-Groulx and Berri-UQAM métro stations plus Gare d’autocars; typical travel time is 45–70 minutes depending on traffic. Buses run continuously with departures roughly every 10–15 minutes in both directions and some trips short-turned at Lionel-Groulx during the day.

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service: STM 204 Cardinal
Mode: bus
Freq: 20-30m
Note: Local STM bus between YUL and Dorval station/Terminus Dorval, where passengers can connect to exo commuter trains and other buses toward central Montreal. Useful as a cheaper but slower option; check schedules as frequency varies by time and day.

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.