Getting Around Quebec

Road Network, Traffic

Car, RV

Rental

Bus

Orléans Express is the largest company operating in Quebec. It connects the province's main cities. However, other companies provide additional coverage by serving several other regions, such as Intercar, which links Quebec City to the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Charlevoix, and Côte-Nord regions; Maheux, which connects Montreal to the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region; and Transdev Limocar, which links Montreal to Sherbrooke.

Quebec's major cities have an urban bus network that allows for easy and affordable travel. There are also passes available for unlimited travel over one to three days.

Two Wheels

Motorcycle

Bicycle

The Route Verte, a vast cycling network spanning 5,000 km, crosses Quebec from east to west. This network is signposted and accessible to all. Along the route, you'll find rest stops and accommodation options. There are even establishments and campgrounds certified as "Bienvenue cyclistes!" (Welcome Cyclists!) that cater to cyclotourists and offer services tailored to their needs.

Hitchhiking

Trains

Via Rail Canada is the only passenger railway company in Canada. It offers connections between the country's major cities. In Quebec, the company serves cities such as Montreal, Quebec City, Jonquière, Gaspé, and Senneterre, with several daily departures between Quebec City and Montreal.

During the summer season, the Charlevoix light train allows travel between Quebec City and Charlevoix, offering an exceptional scenic journey.

Boats

The Société des traversiers du Québec provides crossings of the St. Lawrence River in multiple locations. In fact, this company's fleet carries over five million passengers annually.

Numerous cruise packages and maritime excursions are offered by various cruise lines, particularly on the St. Lawrence River, the Saguenay Fjord, and Lake Memphremagog: guided cruises, gourmet getaways, whale watching, and more.

Domestic Flights

In the City

Taxis

Other Means

Urban bus:

Tram:

Subway: Montreal is the only city in Quebec with a subway system.

What to Choose for Getting Around?

Quebec is a vast territory, so a car remains the ideal way to travel between regions. However, if your stay is limited to a single region, such as a major city like Quebec City or Montreal, the urban bus is the best option, as the network is very well developed.

Distances Between Cities

Distances (km) between Quebec's main cities:

** Includes a ferry crossing.