Transportation in Troisrivieres

Transportation in Troisrivieres

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

Getting Around Troisrivieres

Trois-Rivières moves on two levels: the local bus network (Réseau de transport de Trois-Rivières) and the regional Orléans Express coaches. Buses are cheap, cover every district you'll realistically visit, and the downtown hub at Terminus Radisson is the easiest place to orient yourself, every line passes through it, so if you're lost, just ride back there. For a splurge, the Orléans Express links you to Montréal or Québec City in comfort. But inside the city limits it's overkill. First-timers should grab a rechargeable OPUS card at the kiosk inside Terminus Radisson. It works on every city bus and saves the exact-change scramble. Don't bother with day-passes unless you're riding more than four times, they rarely pay off. One trap to skip: taxis hailed on the street often refuse short hops. Call or use the app instead. There's no commercial airport in Trois-Rivières itself. Most visitors land at Montréal-Trudeau or Québec City Jean-Lesage. From either, the Orléans Express coach drops you at Terminus Radisson for a fraction of a taxi fare and runs throughout the day.

Intercity Trains & Buses

Travelers can access intercity rail and bus services from Trois-Rivières' central station, Gare de Trois-Rivières. VIA Rail provides the primary passenger train service, connecting the city to major hubs like Montréal and Québec City along its corridor route. For bus travel, several carriers operate from the same station, offering a network of connections to various regional destinations. Bus services are typically the more economical choice and often provide more frequent departures to smaller towns, while the train offers greater comfort and speed for longer journeys to the main cities. To compare current schedules, fares, and available carriers for your specific trip, a platform like Omio can be a useful tool.

Quick Transportation Tips

Grab the RTC 'Passe-Partout' smart card. One tap links city buses with the regional CIT service. No fumbling for coins. Transfers feel effortless.

Ride the 'Navette fluviale' ferry. It links downtown to the port every 30 minutes. Tap the same transit card. Easy hop on, hop off.

Need wheels after midnight? The 'Taxibus' shared-ride runs until 2 AM. Book through the RTC app. Split cost, split ride.

Pedal across the Laviolette Bridge. A wide bike lane runs beside traffic. It plugs straight into the Route Verte network. Smooth sailing.