Montreal on public transport: what kind of tickets to use?

For a 3-4 day visit in Montreal, what would be the most convenient & cost-effective way to use the city's public transit system?

Single tickets, some kind of day travelcard, or something else?

Also, are the same tickets valid on the metro and buses?

(Context: sightseeing, general wandering around, some nightlife. Accommodation downtown, near the Berri-UQAM station.)

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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.

How do you pay for the bus in MTL?

Tickets may be purchased from ticket booth attendants or from vending machines in metro stations. If you pay cash aboard a bus, you will be given a ticket. When your ticket is validated, the date and time are stamped on the back, and you have 120 minutes to complete your trip.

Can you pay cash on Montreal buses?

Cash: You can pay with cash directly at the metro station kiosk as well as on the bus. There are no change dispensers on STM buses, so try to use the exact amount. Metro station kiosk employees will make change for bills. Credit Card: You can use a credit card when buying tickets at any metro station kiosk.

Is public transit free in Montreal?

Public transportation will be free throughout Quebec for full-time students and seniors. The Passeport mobilit\xe9, an application and universal access card, will provide users with access to all sustainable transportation services in Quebec (bus, metro, trains, taxis, car-sharing, bicycle-sharing).

How to purchase a 3 DAY Transit Pass (English) in Montreal, Quebec

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