Best Routes from Springfield, MA to Montreal, QC

Options depend on mode, budget, and time:

1. By Car (~165 mi, 2h 45m–3h 15m)

Route: I-91 N → VT border (Derby Line/Stanstead) → A-55 N → Montreal. Scenic, direct.

2. By Bus (~3–4 hrs)

Greyhound / Vermont Transit direct from Springfield Union Station to Montreal Gare Centrale.

3. By Train (~5–7 hrs)

Amtrak Vermonter Springfield → St. Albans, VT → transfer to VIA Rail/AMTRAK Adirondack to Montreal. Not daily; check schedules.

4. By Air (~1h 10m flight + airport time)

Bradley (BDL) → Montréal–Trudeau (YUL). Multiple daily flights (Air Canada, United, American). Fastest door-to-door if no delays.

Recommendation

• Car: Flexibility, scenery, luggage, groups.
• Bus: Budget, no driving stress.
• Train: Relaxed, but slow, infrequent, border hassle.
• Fly: Speed, but airport overhead.

Border crossing: Have passport/NEXUS; check wait times (CBSA/CBP apps).