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It is possible to reach the airport easily from different corners of the city center. You can use different vehicles such as buses, taxis, limousines or hotel shuttles. If you are staying in hotels around the airport, you can benefit from free-of-charge shuttles for the airport. There are many shuttles for passengers who will come from farther areas. And for guests who will also use the trains, there is minibus service for free.

You can reach the airport within 20 minutes or 1 hour depending on your choice of transportation. Transportation fee changes between 3.25 and 60 dollars.

Express Bus

Express buses are in service for 24/7. You can go to the city center by the express bus route 747, which leave from the stop near the main stop and the metro station Berri-UQAM in the city center. It takes between 45-60 minutes to travel and the ticket costs 10 dollars.

Bus

You can reach the airport by the bus route 204, which leave from the Dorval Train Station in the city center. Moreover, the buses numbered 209, which leave from Roxboro-Pierrefonds Train Station, also go to the airport. One-way ticket costs 3,25 dollars. You can buy your ticket in cash or with credit card from the machines in all the metro and train stations.

Aerobus

Aerobuses which have different stops in the city center take the passengers to the airport for 15-25 dollars depending on the route.

Train / Minibus

There is a free private minibus shuttle at Dorval Train Station for passengers who come from a different city by train and will go to the airport with another vehicle.

Hotel Shuttle

Many accommodation companies in the city center provide airport shuttle service. You can make a reservation by talking to your hotel beforehand. The hotels which are maximum 6 km to the airport have free shuttles.

Taxi

You can reach the airport from the city center of Montréal by taxi in 20 minutes on average. It costs around 40 dollars. You can pay in cash or with Visa, Master Card and American Express credit cards.

Limousine

If you want to go to the airport with a more luxurious and comfortable vehicle, you can try limousine taxis. You can reach the airport easily for 55-60 dollars on average in approximately half an hour. You can pay in cash or with Visa, Master Card and American Express credit cards.

Car Rental

Renting a car is not a preferred mean of transportation in Montréal because of long and very cold winters. However, you can ask for a vehicle according to your budget from the car rental offices in the city center if you want to go to the airport in this way. If you want to rent the car not for your whole travel but only to reach the airport, renting it with a driver will give you ease because it will be a one-way journey.

Airport Shuttle

Airport shuttles are provided by 4 different private companies which operate to provide transportation to the airport from the areas around the city center. If you are planning to use the shuttles of these companies while coming back, it will be practical to make a reservation right at the airport and learn the departure place and hours.

You can use the shuttles provided by Aéronavette to reach the towns on the eastern side of the city. The company offers door-to-door service and works 365 days of the year. Orléans Express provides shuttles from Trois-Rivières, Ste-Foy and Québec City to the airport. Services are organized at different hours during the day and every day of the year. You can reach the airport from Ottawa and Gatineau via Greyhound. This company starts its service at 11:00 am every day.

And passengers who will come from Mont-Tremblant can use the service of Autocars Skyport. The company provides services between December and April in winter.

Airport Information

Every opportunity a passenger may need is available at this airport where all the international flights of the city are executed. You can find everything from ATMs to exchange offices, from pharmacies to markets. You can make use of the free internet service across the airport. There are many shops where you can buy clothes and souvenirs, too.

And several different duty-free shops are available. There are a lot of hotels around the airport, which has an extremely luxurious lounge for passengers who don’t want to give up on their comfort while waiting for the airplane. These accommodation centers, some of which are the branches of chain hotels, have free-of-charge shuttles to the airport. There are also different alternatives of transportation for guests who will stay at the city center and those who will go to the neighboring areas.

You can reach Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in about 20 minutes by taxi and other private vehicles from Montreal city center. If you use public transport such as buses, trains and shuttles, it may take a little longer. Taxi fares in the city are usually not very high, but for travelers traveling alone, options such as bus and airport shuttle are generally more economical. Those traveling in groups of up to 6 people may prefer Uber vehicles that are widely used in many places in the city. While traveling around Montreal and the surrounding area, it is easy to choose to travel by car from the airport to the airport. In the city it is possible to find many offices of international rental companies.

Bus

You can travel directly from Montreal city center to the airport by bus number 747. Buses departing from the center are both fast and economical. It is enough to pay 10 dollars for each passenger to the airport buses. Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport's passengers arrive at the airport in 40-60 minutes, depending on the traffic conditions. You can arrive at the airport by using the bus number 204 from Dorval station or by taking bus 209 from Roxboro-Pierrefonds.

Train

You can arrive at the station in Dorval and transfer to the shuttle services going from here to the airport. With VIA Rail Canada trains it is possible to reach many destinations such as Toronto and Kingston. Train fares are usually not high, but they may increase depending on the distance you travel. After arriving at the station in the city center, you can travel directly to the airport entrance by shuttles.

Airport Shuttle

You can easily reach places like Trois-Rivières, Québec City and Ste-Foy by getting on Orléans Express shuttles from Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. You can use the Greyhound services to travel to Gatineau, Ottawa and Montreal. For more information on Greyhound shuttle points and other issues you may want to know, just call 1 800 661-8747. If you are interested in Autocars Skyport Mont-Tremblant shuttles, another vehicle that provides services throughout the winter months, you can get information at 1-800-471-1155. These services only carry passengers to the airport in Montreal during the winter season and are departing at certain times. If you need to travel to the airport in this period, you can easily benefit from winter services which are more economical than private shuttles or taxis.

Hotel Shuttle

The hotels like Auberge de l'aéroport, Hilton Garden Inn Montréal / Dorval Aéroport, Crowne Plaza Montréal Aéroport and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Aéroport de Montréal located in Montreal city center and near the airport, offers their customers shuttle service to the airport for free or based on a very affordable price. The most important advantage of the journey with airport shuttles is that these vehicles are almost as comfortable as taxis and special services, but their fares are lower.

If you want to reach the airport from the hotel by means of the shuttle, you can make reservations for them by contacting your hotel before arriving or a few days before leaving the city. Hotel shuttles usually leave passengers at the airport entrance. This way you can reach the terminal easily and without difficulty even if your luggage is heavy, and you can travel without difficulty.

Uber

Uber is a shared car service widely used throughout Montreal. You can also use this service while you are travelling to Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport from Montreal's city center. To do this you need to download the application to your mobile phone and call a near-by vehicle when you need to travel. Uber vehicles are among the ideal choices for passengers with a capacity of up to 6 people and with large baggage suitable for heavy luggage. Uber vehicles can also be used when you want to come to the airport in Montreal as a group. To do this, you must download the application to your phone and then call a vehicle where you are going to go.

If you do not get your car, you can use the application to talk to the driver and give more detailed information about your location. If you are traveling alone and want to get to the airport from Montreal's center with a reasonably priced vehicle, the uberX option will be appropriate. Passengers traveling in more crowded groups or with heavy luggage can choose the uberXL option with larger vehicles. If you want a more luxurious and comfortable ride, you can also call one of the uberSELECT vehicles

Airport Information

Located near the city center of Montreal in Canada, Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport offers travelers many alternatives for a comfortable and enjoyable journey. It is possible to find specially designed areas and services for those traveling with pets and families traveling with their children at the airport. Children's playgrounds and special care rooms can be found at the airport terminal. When you arrive at the airport with your car, you can leave your car in the spaces reserved for both short and long-term parking.

If you want to taste something delicious at the airport that links Montreal to the world, or if you want to savor hot and cold beverages, you can try U Bar, Pork & Pickle, DAVIDsTEA, Desjardins Odyssey Lounge, QDC Burger, Upper Crust, Lole, YUL Pizza, Bar, Houston Avenue Bar & Grill, or Starbucks Reserve. If you want to shop, and can buy souvenirs, chocolates, alcoholic beverages, perfumes and cosmetics you can find countless alternatives at The Loop Duty Free.

Bizou, Hatley, The Source, iStore, Bentley, Virgin Book Store, Tristan, Relay, Boutique Artizan, MC Elektonique, Sunglass Hut and 1 Minute are among the shops at the airport where you will find everything you need varying from books, electronics and accesories.

If you want to enjoy delicious snacks using the free internet service, while waiting for your flight, you can go to private passenger lounges such as the Desjardins Odyssey Lounge or the National Bank Lounge. You are only able to benefit from these lounges if you are a bank customers or by becoming a members paying the entrance fees. There are free charger units where you can charge your electronic devices, daily newspapers and magazines you can read, and playgrounds where your children can play games in the passenger lounges.

JFK Airport is located in Queens, about 20 km from Manhattan. There are many transportation methods to get from the airport to various parts of the city. You can take the metro, train, bus, taxi, rental car, or use an airport shuttle service. You can easily get to public transportation hubs by taking the AirTrain trains that depart from the airport. These trains also provide transportation between the terminals, rental car services, parking lot, and the hotel shuttle services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

AirTrain trains provide transportation within the airport for free. However, if you want to go to the main stations that allow access to the city’s metro, bus, and train lines, then you have to pay a fee. You can pay this fee using the MetroCard payment system, which is valid for all public transportation networks in the city. You can get a MetroCard from the automated ticket machines at the airport.  

Metro

To get to the New York City Subway from the airport you have to first get on the AirTrain. There is an AirTrain station located in each passenger terminal, making the train easy to access. If you want to transfer to metro line E, J, or Z then take the AirTrain to Jamaica Station. If you want to transfer to metro line A then take the AirTrain to Howard Beach Station.  

If you’re planning on transferring to one of the city’s other metro lines from lines A, E, J, or Z you can plan your route by taking a look at a map of the New York City Subway online. If you get on metro line E from Jamaica Station you can get to the western section of Queens, central Manhattan, and some transfer points in the Bronx.

Getting from the airport to Manhattan takes about 50 to 75 minutes, including the AirTrain ride from the airport to the station. By taking the AirTrain train to Jamaica Station you will have access to metro lines J and Z which provide transportation to the north of Queens, stations in the south of Brooklyn, and Manhattan. Metro line A, which runs through Howard Beach Station, provides transportation to lower Manhattan. To get on the metro you have to use a MetroCard, which you can purchase at the airport or at the metro stations. There are many card types you can purchase that depend on a variety of factors. Some of these card types include the SingleRide ticket, Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard, EasyPayXPress MetroCard, or Unlimited MetroCard. You can evaluate the most appropriate MetroCard option according to your needs during your stay in the city.  

Train

After taking the AirTrain to Jamaica Station you can get on the LIRR (Long Island Rail Road) trains to get to Penn Station, located in central Manhattan. Penn Station is one of the main stations in Manhattan. It is very centrally located, in close proximity to the Empire State Building and Herald Square. These trains are the fastest way to get from JFK Airport to the city center. The AirTrain trains from JFK to Jamaica Station take about 10 minutes. From Jamaica Station you can get to Manhattan in about 35 minutes. From Jamaica Station you can also use the LIRR train lines to get to different areas in Brooklyn, Long Island, and Queens. If you buy your train ticket before boarding you will save money on your ticket. Getting a MetroCard beforehand is more advantageous. We recommend that you purchase the prepaid card, which offers a variety of different fare options including a weekly, monthly, or a 10-ride card, at the airport or at the station.

Bus

You can also take a bus to get from JFK to the city, although this tends to be the least preferred transportation method. To get to Jamaica Station take the AirTrain train from the airport terminal. At Jamaica Station you can get on one of the New York City buses. Many bus lines pass through this station and provide transportation to various parts of the city. Buses that operate from Jamaica Station are Q6, Q8, Q9, Q20, Q24, Q25, Q30, Q31, Q34, Q40, Q41, Q43, Q44, Q54, Q56, Q60 and Q65. To get to Howard Beach Station take the AirTrain train from the airport terminal. At Howard Beach Station you can get to central Queens by taking bus line Q11. You can also use bus lines Q10 and Q3, which depart from a stop close to the Terminal 5, to get to Queens. The bus route for line Q10 passes by stops where you can connect to New York Subway lines A, E, and F.  

Similarly, bus line Q3 stops at 169^th Street and Hillside Ave where you can connect to the F line. You can transfer to the metro from these stops. Bus line B15 also departs from Terminal 5 and travels to the east of New York. Buses, along with the subway, are the cheapest means of transportation to get from the airport to the city center. However, since buses drive through city traffic it can take longer to reach your destination. If you have a lot of luggage getting from the airport to the city by bus can be a hassle.

Airport Shuttle Bus Service

Another way to get from the airport to the city is by NYC Airporter Express shuttle bus services. These bus stops are located at each terminal exit. NYC Airporter Express shuttle buses provide transportation to Penn Station, Grand Central Terminal, and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The ride takes about 90 minutes but can vary depending on traffic. This service also offers hotel shuttles that depart from central Manhattan and take you to your hotel. The large airport shuttle bus drops you off at Bryant Park where smaller hotel shuttle vans await to take you to your hotel. NYC Airporter Express shuttle buses run every 30 minutes from 5 am to 11:30 pm every day of the week.

Taxi

New York City’s yellow cabs are located at the terminal exits. Taxis offer a flat rate from JFK to Manhattan, which does not include bridge tolls. If you are going to more than one destination in the city the flat rate to the first destination will apply and from then on the taximeter will be turned on to calculate the inner-city fare. New York taxis can take a total of 4 people. Normal taxi fares (excluding the flat rate) can vary depending on the operating hours. 4pm to 8 pm are considered peak hours where a surcharge is applied to the fare.  

We recommend familiarizing yourself with the city and taxis fares. There is the possibility of your taxi driver going the long route to increase the total fare. It’s important to be aware of it.

Rental Cars

Rental car offices are located in the arrival halls of each terminal. There are 10 rental car companies located at JFK Airport: Advantage, Budget, Hertz, Alamo, Dollar, National, Avis, Enterprise, Payless, and Thrifty. If you’re trip is limited to New York City then it is not really necessary to rent a car. Not only can you walk to many places in the city, New York’s subway system enables you to navigate the city without dealing with traffic. The subway system covers almost every region of New York. There are also many alternatives to get from the airport to the city. However, if you are going to travel to surrounding areas and plan on renting a car you can do so at the airport and in the city. Let us remind you that renting a car isn’t cheap and parking in New York can be expensive.

Newark Liberty Airport is the second largest airport in New York, after JFK International Airport, handling international air traffic to the city. Newark Liberty Airport is located 23 km from Manhattan, situated between Newark and Elizabeth in New Jersey. There are many methods of transportation to get from Newark Liberty Airport to the city center, including the train, airport shuttle, rental car, or taxi. The AirTrain trains depart from the terminals and provide transportation between terminals, to the parking lot, to the hotel shuttle service departure locations, and the train station.

Train

The train is the fastest way to reach central Manhattan. To get to the airport train station you have to take the AirTrain, which is departs from each terminal. AirTrain trains run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Between 5 am and 12 am trains run every 3 minutes. From 12 am to 5 am trains run every 15 minutes. This train line is free within the airport, i.e. between terminals and the parking lot, but there is a fee to use it to get to the airport train station.

If you’re going to take the train you can buy your ticket at the airport; the AirTrain fee will be included. Keep your ticket with you until your final destination. You have to show your ticket both on the AirTrain and on the train you will be transferring to. The AirTrain trains depart from the front of the airport terminals and go to the Newark Liberty Airport Station. From here you can take the Amtrak or NJ Transit (New Jersey Transit) trains to New York Penn Station.

Penn Station is the first stop for both lines. From here you can also transfer to the PATH rapid transit system and take it to Journal Square or the World Trade center. The AirTrain to Newark Liberty Airport Station from the airport terminals takes about 10 minutes. From this station after you transfer to the NJ Transit or Amtrak train lines you can get to Newark Penn Station in approximately 15 minutes and New York Penn Station in approximately 30 minutes. 

By transferring to the PATH line from Newark Penn Station you can get to the World Trade Center in 40 minutes. The NJ Transit train line operates from 6 am to 9 pm with at least 6 trains running per hour. Between 9 pm and 11 pm the frequency of trains goes down to 4 trains per hour. You can also use the NJ Transit line to transfer to other areas outside of New York, like Jersey City and Trenton, located in New Jersey. The Amtrak trains operate less frequently.  

Amtrak trains, which operate between the airport, New York, and Philadelphia, run about every hour. You can also take the Amtrak to Boston, which takes 5 hours, or Washington DC, which takes 3 hours. You can also take an Amtrak train to get to various cities in Rhode Island, Richmond, and Connecticut.

The PATH trains are a slightly faster alternative to get to certain stops in New York, like the World Trade Center, Journal Square, or 33^rd Street. You can transfer from NJ Transit to the PATH at Newark Penn Station.

Airport Shuttle Bus Service

The Newark Airport Express buses that depart from in front of the airport terminals are the fastest way to get to New York. They are also the most direct alternative, taking you to the city center without having to transfer to another vehicle. The trip can vary depending on traffic but it takes about 1 hour on average. Tickets can be purchased online. You cannot buy a ticket on the bus. These buses, which depart in front of each passenger terminal, head to 3 stops in New York: Grand Central Station, Bryant Park, and Port Authority Bus Terminal. Newark Airport Express buses operate 365 days a year.

Newark Airport Express buses operate every 30 minutes. If you want to explore other options you can look into the NJ Transit buses. NJ Transit bus lines 28, 37, 62, 67, and 107 are part of New Jersey’s public transportation system, providing transportation from the airport to New York or New Jersey.

Taxi

Another transportation method to get to the city from Newark Liberty Airport is by taxi. These taxis are New Jersey-based cabs. There is no flat-rate applied since Newark is a bit further away from Manhattan when compared to other airports in the city. The taximeter will be turned on to calculate the fare. The taxi fare will vary depending on your destination. There is an addition fee for luggage that is larger than 24 inches. The metered fare does not include charges such as bridge tolls.

If you are not familiar with the city we recommend doing some research beforehand to avoid the possibility of being taken on the longer route to increase the total fare. During rush hour taking a taxi can take longer than taking the train. Nevertheless, it provides door-to-door transportation so taxis are always a comfortable means of transportation. You can easily find a taxi at the passenger terminal exits.

Rental Car

You can find the offices of rental car companies in the arrival halls of the terminals. There are 10 rental car companies located at Newark Liberty Airport: Advantage, Budget, Hertz, Alamo, Dollar, National, Avis, Enterprise, Payless, and Thrifty. If you’re trip is limited to New York City then it is not really necessary to rent a car. Not only can you walk to many places in the city, New York’s subway system enables you to navigate the city without dealing with traffic. The subway system covers almost every region of New York.

There are also many alternatives to get from the airport to the city. However, if you are going to travel to surrounding areas and plan on renting a car you can do so at the airport and in the city. Let us remind you that renting a car isn’t cheap and parking in New York can be expensive.