Traveling to Montreal

How to get to the Westin Hotel in Montreal, QC

By Car (Driving to Westin Montreal)

️From Within Canada

From Montreal-Trudeau Airport (YUL):

Take Autoroute 20 E / Route 136 E toward downtown Montreal. Follow signs to Rue Saint-Antoine and head east to the hotel area in the Quartier international / Old Montreal area (about 20 km / ~25-30 min without heavy traffic).

From Ottawa:

Take Autoroute 417 E → Autoroute 40 E toward Montreal, then Autoroute 15 S toward downtown. Continue on Autoroute 720 E / Route 136 E to Rue Saint-Antoine.

From Toronto:

Follow ON-401 E → Autoroute 20 E into Quebec → Autoroute 720 E / Route 136 E toward downtown to Rue Saint-Antoine.

Parking Options Near the Hotel

The hotel offers valet parking (subject to availability; downtown valet rates typically apply).

Nearby independent parking garages and lots you can use (all within walking distance):

  • Stationnement Indigo Montreal – Quartier International – Large central underground garage, good daily parking option.
  • Stationnement Indigo Montreal – Centre de commerce mondial de Montréal – Underground parking near the Convention Centre.
  • Stationnement Indigo Montréal M150 – Cité Internationale – Another nearby Indigo lot with reasonable all-day rates.
  • Impark‑ Les Tours 500 St‑Jacques Lot 854 – Downtown garage just a few blocks away.
  • Stationnement Palais des Congrès – Excellent rated garage near the Palais des Congrès, walking distance.

(Other private lots exist around Old Montreal — prices vary and are often cheaper than hotel valet.)

By Train (Rail + Metro)

CPA Members receive VIA Rail Discounts all details are within your membership benefits.

VIA Rail / Other Long-Distance Trains

Arrive at Montréal Central Station (Gare Centrale): This is the main train station for VIA Rail and regional trains.

From Central Station to Westin

Once at Central Station, it’s ~10 min walk to the hotel.

Or take Montreal’s STM metro (subway):

From Bonaventure Station (connected to Central), take the Orange Line one stop to Place-d’Armes station and walk (about 5 min) to the hotel.

✈️ By Plane (Flying to Montreal then to Westin)

On the confirmation page of your registration receipt, you will see Air Canada, Porter and West Jet travel discount codes.

Fly into Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

This is the main airport serving domestic and international flights. It’s about 20 km from downtown Montreal.

✈️ From YUL to Downtown

1. Taxi / Ride-share (Uber/Lyft):

Quickest and most direct. Taxi stands are at arrivals; expect a flat-rate to downtown. (Taxi/ride-share pricing varies by provider & time of day.)

**2. Public Transit – STM 747 Bus + Metro:

Take the 747 Express bus from airport (door 28 at arrivals) to Lionel-Groulx Metro Station or Berri-UQAM.

Transfer to the Orange Metro Line toward Place-d’Armes (closest metro to the hotel).

Total fare is one pass (around CAD $10-11) and includes transfers.

3. Private Shuttle / Limo Service:

Some hotels or private companies offer airport limo service on request (price typically higher than taxi).

4. Car Rental at YUL:

Available at the airport terminals — convenient if planning to drive throughout your trip.

 

Bonus: From Other Canadian Cities by Train or Bus

VIA Rail connects Toronto, Ottawa, Quebec City and other major Canadian cities to Montreal’s Central Station. Once in Central, follow the train + metro instructions above to reach the Westin