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Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Major art museum with strong Canadian, international, decorative arts, and temporary exhibition collections on Sherbrooke Street.
Cheapest price
$99
Average price
$126
Fastest journey
8 h 19 m
Average duration
8 h 23 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
534 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY to Montreal, QC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Montreal, QC will cost around $126 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
Of the 17 buses that leave New York, NY for Montreal, QC on Tue, Jun 16, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 534 km distance in an average of 8 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 19 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 8 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ADT A290 · ADT A508
ADT A290 · ADT A508
ADT A508
ADT A278
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ADT A508
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Montreal, QC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $83. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $83, and a flight costs an average of $139.
Distance: 331 miles (534 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$105 Average price | $98 Average price Cheapest | $407 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 45m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Montreal, QC:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from New York, NY to Montreal, QC costing on average $105 (€85).
A train is $309 (€250) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Montreal, QC costing on average $407 (€329).
Other travel options to Montreal, QC take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 25m.
Bus takes on average 9h 15m.
You'll arrive about -4h -16m sooner (9h 15m by bus vs 5h 59m by car) and save roughly $-7.69 (€-6.22) compared to fuel and tolls ($105 (€85) vs $97 (€78)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound, FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways, Infobus, Trailways.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:01AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 8h19 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $110 |
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Montreal, QC buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ADT A290 · ADT A508 | 7:30 PM New York, W 33rd St / 11th Ave (Hudson Yards Trailways), NY | 10h20 | 5:50 AM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 1 transfer | |
ADT A290 · ADT A508 | 8:00 PM New York, NY | 9h50 | 5:50 AM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:45 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 8h35 | 5:20 AM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT A508 | 9:30 PM New York, NY | 8h20 | 5:50 AM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h20 | 7:05 AM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:01 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 8h19 | 8:20 AM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 1:30 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 13h20 | 2:50 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus+![]() | 5:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 15h35 | 9:25 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 7:30 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 13h55 | 9:25 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 7:45 AM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 13h40 | 9:25 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 8:15 AM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 13h10 | 9:25 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:30 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 9h35 | 6:05 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h35 | 6:35 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT A278 | 11:15 AM New York, W 33rd St / 11th Ave (Hudson Yards Trailways), NY | 9h25 | 8:40 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT A278 | 11:45 AM New York, NY | 8h55 | 8:40 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 2:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 9h35 | 11:50 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h20 | 11:50 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from New York, NY to Montreal, QC run on average 13 times per day, taking around 9h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $78 (€63) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 331 miles (534 km) distance in 8h 20m.
Distance 331 miles (534 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $78 (€63) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 8h 20m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Montreal — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Montreal trip today.
Major art museum with strong Canadian, international, decorative arts, and temporary exhibition collections on Sherbrooke Street.
Montréal’s flagship archaeology and history museum, built over the city’s birthplace with underground remains and immersive exhibitions.
Well-regarded museum focused on social history, fashion, photography, and Indigenous cultures in Montréal and Canada.
The city’s most atmospheric historic district, packed with cobbled streets, heritage buildings, and popular photo spots.
Beloved urban park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, ideal for walking, picnics, and classic skyline views.
The city’s signature lookout, especially popular at sunset for panoramic views over downtown Montréal.
Montreal’s iconic comfort dish of fries topped with cheese curds and hot gravy, closely associated with Quebec diner culture.
A smaller, denser wood-fired bagel, usually boiled in honey-sweetened water and baked until slightly crisp, a signature local specialty.
Hand-seasoned, smoked and steamed beef brisket piled on rye with mustard, one of the city’s most famous deli staples.
Historic bagel bakery known for authentic Montreal-style bagels baked in a wood-fired oven, casual and local.
Celebrated restaurant serving rich French-Canadian inspired cuisine and seafood in a lively, iconic neighborhood setting.
Legendary Montreal institution renowned for smoked meat sandwiches, with a classic bustling deli atmosphere.
Moderate by North American standards: transit and casual food are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining can be pricey in peak season.
Tip 15-20% before tax in restaurants if service is good. Tip bartenders CAD 1-2 per drink, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff CAD 2-5.
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