How long does an STM transfer last?
120 minutes
From the time you first validate your fare card, you have 120 minutes to complete your trip. The validation date and time are stamped on the back of your ticket. Transfers allow you to go from bus to métro (or vice-versa), or from one bus line to another.
How many times can you use a STM ticket u bought?
The 10-trip ticket is valid for ten trips. Purchasing this fare lets you save on the cost of single trips. You may transfer between métro and bus lines.
Is the Montreal Metro 24 hours?
The metro operates daily from 5:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. (1:30 a.m. on Saturdays). The average wait time between trains is eight minutes and three minutes during rush hour.
How do I take public transportation in Montreal?
The most common way to pay on Montreal transit is with an OPUS card, which can be purchased at fare collectors or vending machines in any metro station. You can load your OPUS card with any of the above fare options. OPUS cards can be purchased for $6.00 CAD, and are valid for one rider each.
Do OPUS passes expire?
OPUS cards have an expiry date (four years for cards without a photo). As of that date, the card will no longer work, even if it still contains valid fares; at that point, you will have to pay for any trips you take.
How long is the metro in Montreal?
69.2 km
| Montreal Metro | |
|---|---|
| System length | 69.2 km (43.0 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 81⁄2 in) with running pads for the rubber tired wheels outside of the steel rails |
| Electrification | 750 V DC from third rail on guide bars at either track side |
| Average speed | 40 km/h (25 mph) |
Is the Montreal Metro open all night?
It’s impossible, Schnobb said. “The Metro closes around 1 a.m., and opens at 5, 5:30 a.m. That’s not a lot of time for employees to do the important maintenance we have to do, if you consider they have to set up the worksite and clean up before the opening, and we have to keep a time period to check everything.
Can I use my train ticket at a different time?
An anytime ticket allows you to return on any train within the dates displayed on your ticket. Advance tickets are the best value tickets available but can only be used for your chosen train on the specific date and time. They are non-refundable and if you miss your train, you will need to buy a new ticket to travel.
Is Montreal transit friendly?
Public transportation is safe to use, even at night If you decide on another metro pass, such as the day or weekend pass, you’ll be issued a reloadable Opus transit card for CAD$6. The STM buses and metros are very safe to use—even at night.
Can I use STM card in Laval?
When loading your card, check the available ticket types and choose the right one to add to your Opus card. STL tickets aren’t valid for use on the metro or the train. Similarly, STM tickets aren’t valid for travel on buses in Laval.
What is the deepest metro station in Montréal?
Located in the heart of Mont-Royal, the REM’s Édouard-Montpetit station is connected to the blue metro line and serves the Université de Montréal campus. It will be the deepest subway station in Canada and one of the deepest in the world (72 metres).
Can I go on an earlier train than booked?
You can only take the train that you have reserved i.e. the one which you have been issued a ticket for. If you wish to depart earlier or later, you can exchange your ticket or cancel it and re-book it, depending on the fare conditions. Once you have done this, you can then choose a new departure time for your ticket.