Getting
There
Bell Centre — Montreal, QC
Data updated: 2025-26
Driving
Directions
From the east: Take Autoroute 720 (Ville-Marie) West to Rue de la Montagne exit. From the west: Take Autoroute 720 East to the same exit. From the south (US border): Take Autoroute 15 North to 720.
Details
The arena garage entrance is on Rue de la Montagne. Street parking is extremely limited.
Public Transit
Directions
STM Metro Orange Line to Lucien-L'Allier station, steps from Bell Centre. $3.75 CAD.
Details
Also accessible via Bonaventure station (Green Line). Commuter trains (Exo) to Lucien-L'Allier from south/west suburbs.
Rideshare
Directions
Uber/Lyft drop-off is on Rue de la Gauchetière near the main entrance. Post-game pickup is on Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal.
Details
Expect 15-20 minute surge waits.
Travel
Overview
The Bell Centre sits in downtown Montreal between Rue de la Montagne and Rue de la Gauchetière. The STM metro system is the clear best option — Lucien-L'Allier station connects directly to the arena via an underground passage, and the RÉSO underground city links several nearby stations and hotels. Montreal's downtown is compact and walkable in warmer months, but winter conditions make the underground connections essential.
Community
Intelligence
Crowdsourced logistics and veteran shortcuts from the fan community. Every tip is voted on by fellow game-day veterans.
“The metro to Lucien-L'Allier is the best way to get to the Bell Centre — direct underground connection, no winter exposure.”
“The RÉSO underground city is essential in winter. You can walk from most downtown hotels to the arena without going outside.”
“Driving in downtown Montreal is stressful — one-way streets, construction, and limited parking. Take the metro.”
“Post-game, the metro is packed. Walk to Crescent Street for a drink and catch a later train.”
“If visiting from the US, note that Montreal parking meters and transit accept tap/contactless payment.”
“The metro runs until 1:00 AM on weekends — covers even overtime games.”