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Travel Guide
Montréal-Trudeau International Airport is the city's main air gateway, connected to downtown by both taxi/rideshare and the REM light-rail line, a faster alternative to the older bus link.
The STM metro, with four color-coded lines, covers most of the island efficiently and is the fastest way to reach most neighborhoods and major attractions; an extensive bus network fills in the gaps.
Montreal's underground city (RÉSO), one of the largest pedestrian networks of its kind in the world, connects dozens of metro stations to shopping, offices, and services -- genuinely useful for getting around downtown without going outside in winter.
BIXI, the city's bike-share system, is a popular and inexpensive way to get around from spring through fall, with dedicated bike lanes across much of the island.
Central neighborhoods like Old Montreal, downtown, the Plateau, and Mile End are all genuinely walkable; a car is more useful for day trips outside the city than for getting around within it.