Montreal, Canada

Getting around Montreal

How to travel around Montreal — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Metro

Four lines, rubber-tyred and quiet, with each station architecturally distinct.

Cost: CAD 3.75

2. BIXI bike share

Docked bikes with an extensive separated-lane network.

3. REM light rail

An automated network linking the airport and the south shore.

4. Walking the Plateau

Flat, gridded and the best way to see the staircases and murals.

5. Underground City in winter

Connects metro stations, malls and offices without going outside.

Booking apps in Canada

Agreeing the fare in an app before you travel removes the argument at the end of the journey, which is where most transport scams happen. Links go to each app's official page — lookalike apps are themselves a scam.

Uber

Available in most Canadian cities, subject to local licensing.

Coverage: Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary and others.
Why it helps: Fare is agreed in the app before the trip, and the route is recorded — which removes the refused meter, the tampered meter and the fixed 'foreigner price' in one move.

Lyft

Operates in several Canadian markets alongside Uber.

Coverage: Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa.
Why it helps: Fare is agreed in the app before the trip, and the route is recorded — which removes the refused meter, the tampered meter and the fixed 'foreigner price' in one move.

VIA Rail

Official national passenger rail booking.

Coverage: Nationwide corridors.