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Cheapest price | $45.29 |
Fastest time | 8h 19m |
Trips per day | 6 |
Bus lines | 2 |
The best way to get from New York to Montreal is by bus. Although a flight would be significantly faster, tickets start at more than $200. And if you were to travel by train, there is only 1 route per day via the Amtrak Adirondack, with tickets costing about $76.
By bus, there are 16 daily routes provided by two bus companies: Greyhound and Adirondack Pool. A bus ticket through Greyhound averages $69, and a ticket through Adirondack Pool averages about $84. Even though train tickets and bus tickets are around the same price, traveling by bus gives you more departure time options. The bus can also be faster than the train — direct bus trips can get from New York City to Montreal in as little as 7 hours and 35 minutes.
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Based on daily average prices in last 30 days, $55.98 was the low point for bus fares from New York to Montreal. Buses from Montreal to New York are similarly priced. Any tickets cheaper than $55.98 could be considered a great deal.
The best way to find cheap deals on bus tickets is by booking as early as possible, since most bus companies increase the price as the travel date approaches. You should book at least 9 days in advance. By doing so, you could save $33.84 on your ticket compared to booking at the last minute.
The bus usually takes around 13 hours and 31 minutes to cover the 332 miles (534 kilometers) from New York, NY to Montreal, QC. However, the fastest bus only takes 8 hours and 19 minutes. The trip is definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable on the bus. It's a good idea to bring water and snacks.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Montreal at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00am. To see the times for all buses from New York to Montreal, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 6 scheduled buses that travel from New York to Montreal every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 3 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from New York to Montreal; ticket prices start at $88.06.
There are a couple of bus lines that have daily service from New York, New York to Montreal, Quebec. Of these two services, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 6 bus trips per day.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Adirondack Pool | 2 | 8h 54m | $95.80 |
Greyhound | 6 | 14h 42m | $70.32 |
Book Adirondack Pool from New York to Montreal from $89. There are 2 Adirondack Pool schedules from New York to Montreal and you can expect on average to pay $96 for a Adirondack Pool ticket to Montreal. In New York, Adirondack Pool departs to Montreal from Port Authority Bus Station and no other station. In Montreal, Adirondack Pool arrives at Central Station - Gare d'autocars and no other station. An average trip on Adirondack Pool from New York to Montreal takes 8 hours and 54 minutes, while the fastest available Adirondack Pool trip will get you to Montreal in 8 hours and 19 minutes, On weekends, Adirondack Pool offers 1.923077 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Montreal.
Book Greyhound from New York to Montreal from $45. There are 6 Greyhound schedules from New York to Montreal and you can expect on average to pay $70 for a Greyhound ticket to Montreal. In New York, Greyhound departs to Montreal from Port Authority Bus Station and 1 other station. In Montreal, Greyhound arrives at Central Station - Gare d'autocars and 1 other station. An average trip on Greyhound from New York to Montreal takes 14 hours and 42 minutes, while the fastest available Greyhound trip will get you to Montreal in 8 hours and 19 minutes, On weekends, Greyhound offers 6.25 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Montreal.
New York, New York has two bus stations with service to Montreal, Quebec:
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Montreal, Quebec:
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