Written by Alexander Kopp, Hannah McKinsey, Jake Evans
30/07/2025
Jeffrey Pang from Madison, NJ, USA, Wikimedia Commons
Magog does not have its own major transport hubs. The closest primary airport is Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Bus services connect Magog to larger cities like Montreal and Quebec City.
By Air (to/from Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport - YUL):
Bus:: Travel by public bus from YUL to Magog takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, requiring a transfer at Montreal's central bus station, with costs around $26 to $30 for a one-way trip. The total journey with transfers can be around 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes, costing $47 to $75.
Private Transfer/Taxi:: A private transfer typically takes 1 hour 28 minutes. Taxi fares are estimated to be between $700 and $800.
Shuttle (Aeroshuttle):: A specialized shuttle service operates between YUL and Magog. A one-way adult fare costs $125 + tax, and a round trip is $175 + tax. Children (12 and under) can travel for $40 + tax one-way or $60 + tax round trip. They offer home service in Magog. Departure times are coordinated with flight schedules to ensure airport arrival 2 to 4 hours prior to the flight.
Car Rental:: Driving from YUL to Magog takes about 1 hour 31 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes. Car rentals in Magog average C$73 per day, with prices as low as C$58.
By Bus (general travel):
From Montreal:: Bus trips from Montreal to Magog average 3 hours 5 minutes, with tickets typically ranging from $34 to $58. Some direct services can be as short as 1 hour 30 minutes, costing $35 to $45.
From Quebec City:: A bus journey from Quebec City to Magog takes approximately 5 hours 20 minutes, including transfers, and costs $70 to $95.
By Car:
Driving from Montreal to Magog takes about 1 hour 33 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes, with estimated fuel costs between $24 and $40.
Driving from Quebec City to Magog takes about 2 hours 54 minutes, with estimated costs between $40 and $65.
Car rental prices in Magog average C$73 per day, with some deals found as low as C$25.
By Train:
There are currently no active passenger train services to Magog. The Orford Express, a tourist train that operated between Magog and Sherbrooke, ceased operations on October 8, 2020.
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