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Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Canada’s largest art museum features Quebec, Canadian, Indigenous, and international works in a major cultural complex downtown.
Cheapest price
€127
Average price
€127
Fastest journey
16 h 5 m
Average duration
16 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
772 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rockville, MD 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 Rockville, MD to Montreal, QC will cost around €127 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €127.
Of the 1 buses that leave Rockville, MD for Montreal, QC on Wed, Aug 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 772 km distance in an average of 16 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 5 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 16 h 5 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.


Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rockville, MD to Montreal, QC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €127. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 10h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €127, and a flight costs an average of €389.
Distance: 479 miles (772 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€146 Average price Cheapest | €537 Average price | €253 Average price | €121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 43m Average total duration 18h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 12m Average total duration Fastest 10h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 46m Average total duration 22h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rockville, MD to Montreal, QC:
A bus is €107 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rockville, MD to Montreal, QC costing on average €253.
A bus is €391 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rockville, MD to Montreal, QC costing on average €537.
Other travel options to Montreal, QC take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 13m.
Train takes on average 22h 16m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €165 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €127 |
The table below shows live departures for Rockville, MD to Montreal, QC buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:15 PM Rockville, MD | 16h05 | 10:20 AM Montreal, QC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Rockville, MD to Montreal, QC run on average 8 times per day, taking around 18h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €127 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 13:00, the last at 18:15. The fastest bus covers the 479 miles (772 km) distance in 16h 5m.
Distance 479 miles (772 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €127 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 16h 5m |
First bus 1:00 PM |
Last bus 6:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rockville, MD to Montreal, QC by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Montreal, QC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rockville, MD to Montreal, QC buses use the Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station to Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal station pair. Use this guide to compare Rockville, MD and Montreal, QC bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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