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How to get fromMontreal to James Bayby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Montreal to James Bay by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Rutherglenbus bus Ontc
    7h 59m
    $91–342

  2. Bus via Ottawa

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Ottawabus bus FlixBus 2730
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Rutherglenbus bus Ontc
    9h 40m
    $83–152

  3. Drive  522.3 km

    1. Drive from Montreal to James Baycar car 522.3 km
    6h 24m
    $95–137

  4. Fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YUL - YOW
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Rutherglenbus bus
    9h 2m
    $347–1,112

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus bus Montréal - Ottawa
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Rutherglenbus bus Ontc
    8h 33m
    $93–162

  6. Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane YUL - YYZ
    2. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to North Baybus bus
    9h
    $279–799

  7. Fly to Rouyn-Noranda Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Rouyn-Noranda Airport (YUY)plane plane YUL - YUY
    2. Take the bus from Rouyn-Noranda to Redbridgebus bus
    9h 39m
    $793–1,475

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 527.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and James Bay, NU, Canada?

You can take a bus from Montréal to James Bay via Ottawa - Via Rail and Rutherglen in around 8h 33m.

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