Bus from New York to Montreal

The bus from New York to Montreal is the northbound leg of one of the most distinctive cross-border runs on the Greyhound network, taking you up out of Manhattan through the Hudson Valley, the Adirondacks and across the Quebec border into Montreal. People take this route for weekend trips, for college visits, for cross-border family connections, for the change of scene — Montreal feels different the moment you arrive — or for connections onto the Quebec rail and bus network. Taking the New York to Montreal bus is the easy way north if you don't want to drive the long I-87 stretch and handle the border crossing in your own car.

How to get to the Greyhound station in New York

Greyhound buses to Montreal leave from one of several New York stops, with the New York Port Authority Bus Terminal at 625 8th Avenue as the main one. As Manhattan's central bus terminal, it has the kind of full-service shelter — indoor seating, restrooms, food — you'd expect from one of the busiest bus terminals in the country.

The location puts the rest of New York within easy reach. The A, C, E and 1, 2, 3, 7 and S subway lines are all within walking distance, and Times Square is a couple of blocks east. Penn Station for the LIRR and NJ Transit is a few blocks south. Rideshare drivers know the address well.

Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before departure since Port Authority is a busy terminal and the international border crossing means longer pre-departure processing. Bring your passport — international border crossings need it. Customs at the Canadian border will ask everyone to disembark briefly, so have it accessible. Greyhound also has secondary stops in midtown and the outer boroughs — check your ticket carefully before heading out.

How to get around Montreal when your bus from New York to Montreal arrives

Greyhound services into Montreal pull into the Gare d'autocars de Montréal at 1717 Rue Berri, in the central downtown. As Montreal's main long-distance bus station, the Gare has indoor seating, restaurants, restrooms and the basic shelter of a working transit hub.

The location is one of the best in the city for an arrival point. The Berri-UQAM Metro station, where Montreal's Orange, Green and Yellow lines meet, is steps away — putting most of the city on a single connection. From the Gare you can walk into the Quartier Latin, the Plateau-Mont-Royal and Old Montreal in well within an unhurried hour, depending on which neighbourhood you're aiming for.

The Société de transport de Montréal — STM — runs the city's Metro and bus network. The Metro's four lines (Orange, Green, Yellow and Blue) cover most of the central city and the inner suburbs. Walking is genuinely viable in central Montreal — the city is laid out for pedestrians, and the Plateau, Mile End and Old Montreal neighbourhoods are best experienced on foot. For trips out to Mont-Royal Park, the Olympic Stadium or the Botanical Garden, the Metro and bus network handles everything.

Top things to do in Montreal

• Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal), the historic riverfront district with cobblestone streets, the Notre-Dame Basilica and the restored 17th and 18th century buildings.
• Notre-Dame Basilica, the Gothic Revival church on Place d'Armes, with a famous deep-blue and gold interior. The Aura sound and light show is worth checking the schedule for.
• Mont-Royal Park, the central Olmsted-designed park rising in the middle of the city, with the Mount Royal Cross at the summit and a sweeping view of the downtown skyline and the river.
• The Plateau Mont-Royal neighbourhood, with brightly painted exterior staircases, independent shops, restaurants and the kind of walkable streetscape that anchors most Montreal evenings.
• Mile End, the bohemian neighbourhood north of the Plateau, with bookshops, bagel bakeries (the long-running Fairmount and St-Viateur bagel rivalry), restaurants and a strong artistic identity.
• The Montreal Botanical Garden and the surrounding Olympic Park, with formal Chinese and Japanese gardens, an insectarium and the iconic Olympic Stadium tower.
• Jean-Talon Market in Little Italy, one of the largest open-air markets in North America, with Quebec produce, cheese counters and ready-to-eat food stalls.
• The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA), with strong Canadian and international collections spread across multiple connected pavilions on Sherbrooke Street West.
• St. Joseph's Oratory on Mount Royal's western slope, the country's largest church, with sweeping views from the basilica's terrace.

One practical thing about the New York to Montreal bus: French is the working language in Quebec, and while almost everyone in central Montreal speaks English, signage, menus and conversation all default to French. Even basic French ("bonjour", "merci", "s'il vous plaît") is appreciated and shapes the welcome you get. Use the search bar on this page to check schedules and book bus tickets when your dates are firm. Bring your passport.

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Your search ends here! We've got all the info you need to plan your bus journey. The trip from New York to Montreal can be as quick as 8 hours 19 minutes and as cost-effective as $78.47. The first bus of the day departs at 12:01 am and the last bus departs at 10:45 pm. Greyhound offers 14 buses daily between New York and Montreal. Traveling with Greyhound guarantees free Wifi, access to power sockets, and a guaranteed seat for your journey. Don't miss any updates on your bus trip: stay informed with our real-time bus tracker and check the status of your ride to Montreal in seconds.

How to Book Your Bus Trip to Montreal from New York

With Greyhound, reserving a ticket for your bus trip is a breeze. You can easily complete your booking on this website or through the free Greyhound App, all within a few simple clicks. You will have a variety of rides to choose from, as on many of our routes you will be offered both Greyhound and FlixBus bus rides, so you can choose the option that best fits your schedule. When booking your ticket from New York to Montreal, you have a range of secure online payment options at your disposal, including both debit and credit cards. If you prefer, cash payments are also accepted at various sales points. If you're on the hunt for a cheap ticket to Montreal, remember to book early. Traveling on weekdays or during non-peak hours can also lead you to some of the most budget-friendly fares available!