While Montreal is a beautiful city to walk around, public transportation is excellent, especially for students. The public bus transit system (STM) is clean, fast, safe, easily accessible, and reasonably priced. You can travel via bus, train, taxi, or even a bicycle. Many of the bus stops and train stations are conveniently located near student accommodation in Montreal.
1. Metro: The metro in the city of Montreal is very well-laid and covers all the major stops in the city. The system, including the Orange Line, Green Line, Blue Line, and Yellow Line, runs around the water from the Berri-UQAM metro to Longueuil and connects both the Orange and Green lines.
2. Bus: The bus is a great option if you wish to commute around the city centre from your student housing in Montreal. They run 24 hours, so this makes it easier if you are travelling late at night. OPUS cards come in handy when you are travelling by bus as you don’t always have to carry the exact change. Single fares are CA$3.25 (approximately $2.50), with student discounts available. This is the best way to travel from your student accommodation in Montreal to anywhere else in the city.
3. Exo Train: These are six commuter train lines that go all the way through stops such as Greater Montreal, Vaudreuil-Hudson, Deux-Montagnes, Saint-Jerome, Mascouche, Mont-Saint-Hilaire, and Candiac. You can use an OPUS card or a Solo card.
4. Bike: If you're visiting during the summer, you should consider renting a bike. There are numerous bike lanes and paths, and if you run out of energy, bikes are permitted on public transportation. Biking is the best way to travel around your student accommodation in Montreal.