Travellers heading to Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) this summer will have a new public transit option.
ADM Aéroports de Montréal announced the launch of a direct bus connection between the Des Sources REM station and YUL.
The new Route 815 will operate from June 17 to Oct. 19, 2026, providing a direct connection between the airport and the REM station in less than 20 minutes.
The route is intended to offer travellers an alternative way to reach the airport during a period marked by major construction projects and changing traffic patterns around Montreal.
The bus will operate daily during peak airport travel periods between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m., with departures every 15 minutes throughout the summer and early fall seasons.
"As the summer season approaches and a large number of travellers are expected at YUL, we are very pleased to announce the launch of a new bus service directly connecting the Des Sources REM station to the airport. With the 815 bus, ADM is seizing the opportunity presented by the recent opening of the REM's Anse-à-l'Orme branch to quickly offer an efficient alternative to its users, in collaboration with its partners," said Jerome Conraud, Vice-President, Strategy, Planning, and Sustainability at ADM.
The STM will operate the route throughout the pilot period.
"The STM is pleased to enhance its contribution to airport passenger mobility by adding the new 815 bus line for the summer season, which will be operated by our teams. We are once again demonstrating the significant contribution of public transport to the city's economic and tourism development, while ensuring our customers can travel smoothly and safely," said Nathalie Clément, Executive Director of Planning, Service Delivery, and Customer Experience at the STM.
The launch comes as work continues on the long-planned REM extension to the airport.
"This connection will significantly improve access to YUL for travellers while we await the launch of the REM service to the airport. It is part of a complementary approach to the network while we continue to work on this final branch of the REM. We can improve the travel experience across the metropolitan area by focusing on these types of complementary initiatives," said Julien Hurel, Vice President of REM at CDPQ Infra.
Pulsar, which manages airport access and mobility operations around YUL, said the initiative is aimed at helping pax navigate ongoing transportation changes more easily.
Passengers can visit the STM website for more details
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