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Travel and Transportation

Airports

Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
The primary airport serving the region is 16 km / 10 miles from downtown Québec City.

Resources

• Direct flights to Québec City (offered from several cities in Québec, Canada, the United States and Europe)
• Flight options from and to Québec City (destinations served by the airport)
• Taxi rates from the airport

By Train

VIA Rail Canada
Daily train service between Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal and Québec City.

Amtrak
Telephone: + 1 800.USA.RAIL (+1 800.872.7245)
Visitors travelling by train from the United States come into Montréal via Amtrak, then transfer to VIA Rail Canada trains for Québec City.

Train Stations

Gare du Palais (Central Station)
450, rue de la Gare-du-Palais, Québec

Gare de Sainte-Foy
3255, chemin de la Gare, borough of Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge

By Bus

Fédération des transporteurs par autobus - Intercity Transit
The intercity transportation network consists of 222 bus stations throughout Québec for efficient, timely travel. 

Intercar
The service links Québec City with Saguenay, Lac-Saint-Jean, Charlevoix and all destinations along the North Shore (Côte-Nord).

Orléans Express Coach Lines
This line provides daily service between Québec City, Montréal and other destinations in the province.

Greyhound
Visitors travelling by bus from the United States come into Montréal via Greyhound, then transfer to Orléans Express Coach Lines for Québec City. 

Bus Stations

Gare du Palais Bus Terminal
320, rue Abraham-Martin, Québec

Sainte-Foy Terminal
3001, chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois, borough of Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge

Getting Around

Whether on foot, by bike, by public transit or by tourist shuttle, there are several sustainable transports to get around and visit the region's attractions responsibly. Discover tips for visiting the region without a car and for reducing your carbon footprint as much as possible.

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