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Travel Time from New York City to Montreal

Travel times between New York City and Montreal (~370 mi / 595 km) vary significantly by mode:

Key Considerations

  • Passport/Enhanced ID required for all modes.
  • Best value/time: Flight if booked early; Car for flexibility/group.
  • Scenic/Relaxed: Train (bring snacks, Wi-Fi spotty).
  • Winter: Add 1–2 hrs driving (snow); flights more reliable.
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    ModeTypical DurationDetails
    Car / Bus6–7.5 hoursI-87 North (Adirondack Northway) → A-15 at border. Border wait 15–90 min. Bus (Greyhound, Trailways, Megabus) 7–8.5 hrs.
    Train (Amtrak Adirondack)10–11 hoursDaily NY Penn → Montreal Central. Scenic (Lake Champlain). Border processing on board. Often delayed.
    Flight1h 30m air (4–5 hrs total)JFK/LGA/EWR → YUL. Multiple daily (Air Canada, American, Delta, United). Add 2–3 hrs for airport transit/security.