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For suburbanites used to driving everywhere, moving to a city like Montréal can take some getting used to. There is no guarantee of parking in the city, and the campus provides almost none. Once students move off campus, if they really want to have a car, they can buy one, but most landlords charge 50 to 100 dollars a month for parking. Most people in Montréal rely either on their own feet or public transportation to get around.

The Métro system is extensive and not too complicated, making it the easiest way to travel across town. Buses too are also pretty regular, and they connect a lot of the neighborhoods surrounding the downtown area. In nice weather, one can usually walk to most places that a student would want to go. Some students cite having to walk everywhere as the number one reason why they did not gain the Freshman 15. As the weather gets colder, however, people tend to rely more on the Métro or taxicabs. Cabs are fairly cheap, and one can get from the campus to Old Port for about 10 dollars. If you split that with some friends, it’s very economical. Considering that the Métro closes just after midnight, if it’s cold or the bar is far, coming home on weekends usually requires a cab.

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slee111

Liberal Arts and Humanities '09

5.0

A+

Ease of Transportation

McGill is a compact campus within a compact city. it is very easy to walk around and get between classes within the allotted time, and is not more than a ten minute walk or subway ride from any of the dorm options. Highly convenient, bike friendly, and is much more worth it to not have a car than to have one. Additionally, there is a second campus on the west end of the island of Montreal, but there are school buses that shuttle back and forth between the two campuses.

May 07, 2011

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epbailey7

Finance and Accounting '14

3.5

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It's There

There is the metro but honestly I have never used it. You don't really need to use it unless you are leaving downtown which is pretty rare. There are buses if you ever need to take them for $2.75. There isn't any transportation provided by the university itself besides a number you can call if you're drunk and they will come pick you up for free...if they answer the phone.

Dec 02, 2010

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michip

Physical Sciences '10

5.0

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Montreal in General Is Easily Accessible by Almost Any Type of Transportation

The university offers multiple shuttles a day from the MacDonald campus to the downtown campus, which is convenient and free for students who wish to explore the city. Most opt to take the metro if they need to go anywhere within Montreal.

Apr 07, 2010

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