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How to get fromVancouver, BC to Montrealby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Vancouver, BC to Montreal by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane YVR - YUL
    6h 35m
    $190–718

  2. Train via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    4. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain train
    2d 19h
    $2,105–3,738

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    5. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Albanybus bus
    6. Take the bus from Albany to Montrealbus bus
    3d 4h
    $1,757–2,829

  4. Drive  4,420.6 km

    1. Drive from Vancouver, BC to Montrealcar car 4,420.6 km
    2d 2h
    $746–1,077

  5. Fly to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU)plane plane YVR - YHU
    7h 40m
    $274–772

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain train VIA Rail
    4d 3h
    $1,151–2,398

Vancouver, BC to Montreal by train and car

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,714.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Montreal, QC, Canada?

Flair Airlines, Porter Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vancouver to Montréal via Everett Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, Windsor, and Toronto Union Station in around 2d 19h.

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