Intercity
Intercity transit
To travel from one city to the next safely and without concern, intercity transportation is the perfect choice. Serving 477 municipalities in Quebec, the 10 private motorcoach transportation companies provide quality services so you may travel at a low cost in confidence while protecting the environment.
Accessible to all, the intercity transportation network consists of more than 200 bus stations throughout Quebec for efficient, timely travel. Travel by motorcoach for your business meetings, to visit relatives and friends, or to reach Canadian/American destinations.
Please contact the following carriers for more information:
- AUTOBUS A1 (Thetford Mines - Québec)
- AUTOBUS BRETON (Saint-Georges - Québec)
- AUTOBUS MAHEUX LTÉE (Abitibi-Témiscamingue - Montréal - Laval - Gatineau - Ottawa)
- GALLAND LAURENTIDES LTÉE (Mont-Laurier - Montréal)
- GREYHOUND CANADA ULC (Montréal - Toronto - etc.)
- INTERCAR INC. (Montréal - Québec - Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean - Côte-Nord)
- ORLÉANS EXPRESS (Montréal - Québec, Centre-du-Québec, Mauricie, Bas-St-Laurent, Gaspésie)
- TRANSDEV LIMOCAR (Montréal - Sherbrooke)
- COACH CANADA (Montréal - Toronto, etc.)
-
TRAILWAYS (Montreal - United States)
Where can I buy my ticket?
You need only a few clicks to buy your bus ticket online, since several intercity bus service providers have transactional Websites. You may also purchase your ticket at a bus station the same day you leave. If your trip requires one or more transfers (between intercity bus service providers), you can buy your fares for the entire trip.
You can easily find the carriers' contact information in the "Membership Directory" section. Please select the type of transportation needed and the carriers' complete contact information will be displayed.
How far in advance must I book a Ticket?
Tickets can be purchased in advance, but in order to ensure you will be able to board the motorcoach, it is recommended to arrive at least a half hour before scheduled time of departure.
Can my 8 year-old travel alone in the intercity transit network?
No. Children eight years old or under must be accompanied by a person of at least 14 years of age.
How can I access the Program for Children Travelling Alone?
Simply make a request to your intercity carrier or to an agent at the terminal's ticket counter.
How does the Program for Children Travelling Alone work?
The following regulations are in place to ensure that the program runs smoothly:
Upon ticket purchase prior to departure, the person responsible for the child must fill in and sign the form in the presence of the ticket agent.
When the child boards, the driver checks with the person responsible for the child to make sure the name of the person who will meet the child at the destination is correctly identified on the form.
Upon arrival, the driver checks the identity of the person meeting the child and has this person sign the form.
If no one comes to meet the child, the terminal director phones the person who is named on the form to find out why he/she is absent or delayed. If the director feels it is necessary, the police will be called. Children travelling alone are never left with unidentified persons, nor are they left alone in the terminal.
What recommendations and procedures are given to parents or guardians concerning the Program for Children Travelling Alone?
You are asked to:
- Go to the ticket counter 30 minutes before departure.
- Fill in the document for children travelling alone and acquaint yourself with the conditions stipulated therein.
- Mark all luggage with the child's name.
- Find the child a seat near the driver. Tell the child to stay seated during travel and show him/her where the washroom is.
- In case a bus transfer is required during the child’s travel, make sure he/she can carry his/her own luggage.
- Inform the person meeting the child of scheduled departure and arrival times so the person can be there on time to meet the child.
Do bus tickets have expiry dates?
Most round-trip tickets are open tickets valid for a year. It is however recommended to check with the carrier upon purchase.
How long before departure time must I arrive at the terminal?
It is recommended to arrive at the terminal at least 30 minutes prior to schedule time of departure.
What are the maximum size and weight restrictions for my luggage?
Each passenger is allowed a maximum of two baggages weighing no more than 34 kg (75 lbs) and measuring at the most 60 X 60 X 90 cm (24 x 24 x 36 in) each, to be placed in the vehicle’s lower baggage holds. You are also allowed one carry-on luggage, which will be placed in the overhead bins above the seat. Extra luggage will be accepted but carries additional fees. Contact your carrier directly as said fees vary from one carrier to the other. Please note that no extra fees are added on chartered buses.
Is it possible to travel with a family pet?
No animals are allowed aboard the buses, including in the baggage holds. Only trained and certified guide dogs are permitted aboard.
Is it possible to transport a bicycle in the baggage hold of a bus?
Rules for transporting bicycles vary from one company to the next. It is recommended to visit the carrier’s website or contact the departure terminal for more information.