Transportation in Sherbrooke

Transportation in Sherbrooke

Your complete guide to getting around Sherbrooke - from airport transfers to local transport

Getting Around Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke moves on buses and taxis. The city's public network, STMobilité, runs the main routes you'll use, clean, frequent buses that cost a fraction of a taxi ride. First-time visitors should grab a rechargeable Multi card at the downtown terminal or any dépanneur that displays the STMobilité sticker. It works on every bus and spares you the exact-change scramble. If you're staying near for a week, the unlimited pass is the sweet spot between convenience and cost. For the airport hop, there's no direct public link, skip the idea of a train or shuttle. The STMobilité bus that skirts the industrial park stops a long walk from the terminal, so most travelers default to the taxi rank outside arrivals. It's a splurge compared with the bus. But metered and honest. Agree on the route via Boulevard Bourque to avoid the longer ring-road detour some drivers still try.

Intercity Trains & Buses

Travelers depart from the Gare de Sherbrooke for intercity rail service. While direct train routes to major hubs are limited, connecting services provide access to broader regional networks. For more frequent and direct connections to cities across Quebec and into neighboring provinces, the intercity bus network, primarily served from the central terminal, is often the more practical and economical choice. Buses typically offer budget-friendly fares and more extensive routing than the train service. For trips under a few hundred kilometers, bus travel can be competitive with driving time when factoring in traffic and parking. To compare current schedules, fares, and specific route availability for both trains and buses, using a comparison platform like Omio is recommended.

Quick Transportation Tips

Download the RTC Sherbrooke app to buy bus passes and track buses in real time.

Grab a rechargeable Opus card inside the downtown bus terminal. One card covers every city bus. No fumbling for change. Tap and ride anywhere in Sherbrooke.

The 1 bus line links downtown to Université de Sherbrooke campus. Buses roll every few minutes. Miss one? Another arrives fast.

Taxis are metered and honest. Download Taxi Coop Sherbrooke app. Tap, wait, ride. Reliable service, day or night.