🚍 Public Transit (Best Budget Option)

747 Express Bus: Runs 24/7 between the airport and downtown.

Travel time: ~45–60 minutes (depends on traffic).

Cost: $11 (valid for 24 hours on all STM buses and metro).

Tickets: Buy at the vending machines inside the airport (credit/debit accepted), or pay exact change on the bus.

Drops you at central points downtown like Berri-UQAM, Gare d’autocars, and near major hotels.

• 🚖 Taxi or Uber (Fastest Door-to-Door)
  Travel time: ~20–30 minutes (outside rush hour).
  Cost: Flat fare $48.40 CAD (taxi) to downtown.
  Ride-share services (Uber, Lyft) are available and prices are usually similar to taxis but can fluctuate.
  
• 🚇 Combined Train + Bus
  Take exo commuter train (Deux-Montagnes line) or the REM light rail (opening gradually).
  For now, you’d need to connect via bus, but once fully open, REM will link the airport to downtown in 20–25 minutes.
  Cost: around $10.
  
• 🚗 Rental Car
  Only recommended if you plan to travel outside the city—downtown traffic and parking can be tricky and expensive.
  ✅ Recommendation for your first day: If you’re tired from travel and carrying luggage, a taxi/Uber is the most convenient.
  If you’re looking to save money and don’t mind a longer ride, the 747 bus is easy and popular with travelers.