There are 6 ways to get from Montreal to Lac St. Jean by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
best- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB)plane YUL - YSB
5h 24m$530–1,536Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
- Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Sudburybus Ontc
12h 13m$102–374Bus
- Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus Montréal - Ottawa
- Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Sudburybus Ontc
11h 13m$140–246Train
- Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Capreoltrain VIA Rail
14h 9m$260–708Drive 688.4 km
- Drive from Montreal to Lac St. Jeancar 688.4 km
8h 35m$140–202Train to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB)plane YOW - YSB
5h 22m$374–1,976
Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Montreal to Lac St. Jean is to drive which costs $130 - $210 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Montreal to Lac St. Jean is to train and fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $370 - $2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Montreal to Lac St. Jean. However, there are services departing from Montréal and arriving at Sudbury via Ottawa - Via Rail. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Montreal to Lac St. Jean. However, there are services departing from Montréal and arriving at Capreol via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 9m.
The distance between Montreal and Lac St. Jean is 586 km. The road distance is 688.4 km.
The best way to get from Montreal to Lac St. Jean without a car is to bus which takes 11h 13m and costs $140 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Montreal to Lac St. Jean, including transfers.
Montreal to Lac St. Jean bus services, operated by Orléans Express, depart from Montréal station.
Montreal to Lac St. Jean train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Montréal station.
The best way to get from Montreal to Lac St. Jean is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $500 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 11h 13m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $750 and takes 14h 9m.
What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Lac St. Jean, ON, Canada?
Air Canada, Porter Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montréal to Lac St. Jean via Ottawa - Via Rail and Sudbury in around 11h 13m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Greater Sudbury Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–2,000
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Greater Sudbury Airport via Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–950
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Greater Sudbury Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–950
- Website
- jetaviation.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Greater Sudbury Airport via Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $130–900
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Greater Sudbury Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–900
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Montréal to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–350
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $120–290
- Business
- $170–330
- Business Plus
- $190–350
- Economy
- $140–300
- Economy Plus
- $150–310
Train from Toronto Union Station to Capreol
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–320
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $100–240
- Business
- $150–300
- Business Plus
- $160–320
- Economy
- $110–250
- Economy Plus
- $120–260
Train from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $40–130
- Business
- $85–230
- Business Plus
- $100–240
- Economy
- $45–140
- Economy Plus
- $50–150
Train from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $40–130
- Business
- $85–230
- Business Plus
- $100–240
- Economy
- $45–140
- Economy Plus
- $50–150
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Orleans Express
Bus from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $45–65
- Phone
- 1.800.461.8558
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ontario Northland
Bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Sudbury
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–100
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $30–50
- Senior
- $55–85
- Adult
- $65–100
Bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Sudbury
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–100
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $30–50
- Senior
- $55–85
- Adult
- $65–100
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Booking & Getting There
Montreal to Lac St. Jean bus services, operated by Orléans Express, arrive at Ottawa station.
Montreal to Lac St. Jean train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montreal to Lac St. Jean is 688 km. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Montreal to Lac St. Jean.
There are 38+ hotels available in Lac St. Jean.