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How to get fromSaint John, NB to Montrealby bus, plane, car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Saint John, NB to Montreal by bus, plane, car, or train

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  1. Line 15 bus, line 1 bus to St. John Airport, fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from St. John St. & Ludlow St. to King's Square Southbus bus
    2. Take the bus from King's Square South to McAllister Placebus bus
    3. Fly from St. John Airport (YSJ) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane YSJ - YUL
    5h 3m
    $371–1,116

  2. Drive 721.5 km

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    1. Drive from Saint John, NB to Montrealcar car 721.5 km
    9h 34m
    $143–206

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Saint John, NB to Perry, MEcar car
    2. Take the bus from Perry, ME to Bangor, MEbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Transportation Center to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Boston to Montrealbus bus
    18h 49m
    $188–305

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Saint John Terminal to Monctonbus bus Saint John to Moncton
    2. Take the train from Moncton to Montréaltrain train VIA Rail
    23h 58m
    $310–678

  5. Bus to Fredericton International Airport, fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Saint John Terminal to Fredericton Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Fredericton International Airport (YFC) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane YFC - YUL
    5h 42m
    $254–792

  6. Line 15 bus, line 1 bus to St. John Airport, fly to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport, line 428 bus

    1. Take the bus from St. John St. & Ludlow St. to King's Square Southbus bus
    2. Take the bus from King's Square South to McAllister Placebus bus
    3. Fly from St. John Airport (YSJ) to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU)plane plane YSJ - YHU
    4. Take the bus from Aéroport MET to Terminus Longueuilbus bus
    5h 57m
    $715–1,920

  7. Bus to Greater Moncton International Airport, fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Saint John Terminal to Monctonbus bus
    2. Fly from Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane YQM - YUL
    8h 10m
    $328–1,090

Saint John, NB to Montreal by foot, bus, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration23h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 656.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Saint John, NB, Canada and Montreal, QC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Saint John, NB to Montreal. However, you can walk to St. John St. & Ludlow St., take the line 15 bus to King's Square South, take the line 1 bus to McAllister Place, take the line 32 bus to Saint John Airport, walk to St. John Airport (YSJ) airport, fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), walk to YUL Aéroport Montréal-Trudeau, then take the line 747 bus to Station Lionel-Groulx. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Saint John, NB to Montreal via Perry, ME, Bangor, ME, Bangor Transportation Center, Boston, MA - South Station, and Boston in around 18h 49m.

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