Five Cities with Direct Transportation Links to Montreal

Montreal is a major transportation hub in eastern Canada. Five cities with strong multi-modal connections:

CityDriveFlightTrainBus
New York City, USA~5.5 hr~1.5 hr (multiple daily)Amtrak Adirondack (daily, 10–11 hr)Megabus, Greyhound, Trailways (7–8 hr)
Ottawa, ON~2 hr~1 hr (Porter, Air Canada)VIA Rail (2–3 hr, frequent)OC Transpo, Greyhound, Megabus (2–2.5 hr)
Toronto, ON~5.5 hr~1.25 hr (many daily)VIA Rail The Canadian (overnight, 5–6 hr) + Corridor (day, 5 hr)Megabus, FlixBus, GO Transit (5.5–6 hr)
Boston, USA~5 hr~1.25 hr (multiple)No direct train (via Portland?)Concord Coach, Greyhound, Megabus (5.5–6 hr)
Quebec City, QC~2.5 hr~0.75 hr (Porter, Air Canada)VIA Rail (3–3.5 hr, frequent)Orléans Express, Intercar (3 hr)

Notes

  • VIA Rail is Canada's national passenger carrier; Amtrak crosses border.
  • Flight times are gate-to-gate; add 2+ hrs for airport process.
  • Bus is often cheapest; book early for best fares.
  • High-speed rail (Toronto–Montreal–Quebec City) proposed; not yet built.
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