There are several types of cards on which you can load your transit passes. To find out which one to use, determine your travel needs and the fare(s) you need to purchase.
Check out the comparison chart to see what fare platform is available to you.
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Standard OPUS card
Choose the OPUS card when you use public transit frequently and/or want to be entitled to the reduced fare. This reloadable card can contain one or more transit passes (a maximum of 4 separate passes).
Standard OPUS card
Choose the OPUS card when you use public transit frequently and/or want to be entitled to the reduced fare. This reloadable card can contain one or more transit passes (a maximum of 4 separate passes).
Types of passes available:
Single, multi-pass and monthly. See exceptions.
Reduced rate:
If you are eligible, this card gives you access to reduced rates (youth, student or 65+). An OPUS card with photo is required.
Validity:
It can be used on all networks (exo, RTL, STL, STM as well as REM when it is activated).
Tip:
To find out which passes are loaded on your card and the number of passes remaining, download the Chrono mobile application and use the card reader functionality.
OPUS card for All AB, ABC and ABCD modes or Bus Out-of-Territory
Due to technical constraints, it is not possible to load single and multi-passenger passes for all AB, ABC and ABCD modes, and Out-of-Territory Bus on the standard OPUS card. A specially identified OPUS card is required.
OPUS card for All AB, ABC and ABCD modes or Bus Out-of-Territory
Due to technical constraints, it is not possible to load single and multi-passenger passes for all AB, ABC and ABCD modes, and Out-of-Territory Bus on the standard OPUS card. A specially identified OPUS card is required.
Types of passes available
Select single, multi-pass and monthly passes. See the complete list.
Reduced fare
For eligible customers, this card gives access to reduced fares (youth, student and 65+).
Validity
It can be used on all networks (exo, RTL, STL, STM as well as REM when it is activated).
Tip
To find out which passes are loaded on your card and the number of remaining passes, download the Chrono mobile app and use the card reader functionality.
Learn more about the occasional smart card
Occasional smart card
Choose the occasional smart card if you don't travel much by public transit and don't want to buy an OPUS card. This non-reloadable card can hold a single pass.
Occasional smart card
Choose the occasional smart card if you don't travel much by public transit and don't want to buy an OPUS card. This non-reloadable card can hold a single pass.
Types of passes available
Single and multi-pass
Reduced fare passes
It is not possible to load reduced fare passes onto an occasional smart card.
Validity
It can be used on all networks (exo, RTL, STL, STM as well as REM when it is activated).
Tip
To find out which passes are loaded on your card and the number of remaining passes, download the Chrono mobile app and use the card reader functionality.
Magnetic card
Magnetic card
Use the magnetic card for a single trip in Zone A (Greater Montreal). This disposable card is for one-time use only.
Magnetic card
Use the magnetic card for a single trip in Zone A (Greater Montreal). This disposable card is for one-time use only.
Types of passes available
Single (All modes A – 1 pass)
Reduced fare passes
It is not possible to load reduced fare passes onto a magnetic card.
Validity
It can only be used on the STM network, more specifically on the bus and metro network in zone A, as well as on the commuter train network only.
Check the comparison chart to see which pass platforms are available.
Good to know
Single and multi-pass tickets for all modes AB, ABC and ABCD, and Out-of-Territory Bus cannot be loaded on a standard OPUS card.
You have two options:
- Load your passes onto occasional smart cards (regular fare only); or
- Go to a metropolitan ticket office, an STM Client Centre or an Exo sales and service outlet point of sale and service to obtain a new free OPUS card* to purchase these transit passes.
*This new OPUS card will be given to you free of charge upon presentation of a first valid OPUS card registered in your name. It will also allow you to reload a monthly pass for All AB, ABC, ABCD modes or Bus Out-of-Territory, depending on your needs. If you do not already have an OPUS card, the issue fee for a standard OPUS card will be applied.
Ask your transportation agency for information on how to obtain this OPUS card.
Frequently asked questions
Compare cards and see which one meets your travel needs
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Standard OPUS card
OPUS card for multi-zone All modes or Out-of-Territory Bus passes
Occasional smart card
Magnetic card
Monthly, Bus
Monthly, Out of territory bus
Monthly, All modes A
Monthly, All modes AB
Monthly, All modes ABC
Monthly, All modes ABCD
Monthly, Transit RTL/REM
Monthly, CRC-SJU-VR-REM
Monthly, CRC Marieville-REM
Monthly, LR-ROUS-REM
Monthly, RV Saint-Hyacinthe-REM
Monthly former TRAIN, TRAM and local bus passes (exo, RTL, STL)
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Standard OPUS card
OPUS card for multi-zone All modes or Out-of-Territory Bus passes
Occasional smart card
Magnetic card
24-hour, All modes A
3-day, All modes A
Weekly, All modes A
24-hour, All modes AB / All modes ABC / All modes ABCD
3-day, All modes AB / All modes ABC / All modes ABCD
24-hour, Bus
3-day, Bus
24-hour, Bus Out-of-Territory
3-day, Bus Out-of-Territory
Unlimited evening
Unlimited weekend
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Standard OPUS card
OPUS card for multi-zone All modes or Out-of-Territory Bus passes
Occasional smart card
Magnetic card
1, 2 or 10 passes, Bus
1, 2 or 10 passes, out of territory Bus
1 or 2 passes, All modes A
1 pass only
10 passes, All modes A
1, 2 or 10 passes, All modes AB
1, 2 or 10 passes, All modes ABC
1, 2 or 10 passes, All modes ABCD
10 passes, Transit RTL/REM
(Reduced fare only)
(Regular fare only)
Former TRAIN, TRAM or local exo bus passes
Consult the fare schedule for all passes and fares
An accessible version of the fare schedule is available upon request. Please send your request to reception@artm.quebec .
Points of sale
There are more than a hundred points of sale in the greater Montreal area. Check before you go, as some passes are not available everywhere.
Find a point of sale near you by visiting one of the websites below:
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