Un train de banlieue exo desservant Repentigny.
1. exo, your link to Montreal
Repentigny is served by exo, Greater Montreal's regional train and bus network.
In Repentigny, service is mainly provided by express bus lines connecting the city to Radisson metro in east-end Montreal, in about 30 minutes at rush hour.
2. The main routes
Several express and local bus routes serve Repentigny. Express buses to Montreal leave from several park-and-ride lots, notably at exit 22 of Highway 40.
Check schedules on exo.quebec or via the Chrono app to track your bus in real time.
3. OPUS card and fare zones
Greater Montreal is divided into fare zones managed by the ARTM.
Repentigny is in Zone C. For a trip to downtown Montreal, the ALL MODES ABC pass is needed. The monthly pass is almost always cheaper for commuters.
4. Where to get and reload your OPUS card
You can buy an OPUS card at ticketing machines at park-and-ride lots and at participating pharmacies. Reloading can also be done online via the ARTM site.
The photo OPUS card is required for reduced fares — students, 65+.
5. Choosing your destination: three typical trips
Three typical trips sum up Repentigny-Montreal mobility:
- East-end Montreal — express bus to Radisson metro, about 30 minutes at rush hour, then the green metro line
- Downtown — plan 45 to 75 minutes door to door depending on time and connection
- Laval or the north suburbs — the car is often more efficient; exo buses are Montreal-oriented
6. Park-and-ride lots and combining car with bus
Free park-and-ride lots are the key to the exo model: you arrive by car in the morning, leave your vehicle in the lot, and take the express bus to Montreal.
In Repentigny, the lot at exit 22 of Highway 40 is the most used. Arrive early at rush hour — lots near express departures often fill before 7:30 am.
If the main lot is full, several others exist in the region; check the map on exo.quebec.
7. Fares at a glance
ARTM fares are set by fare zone and pass type. Since Repentigny is in Zone C, the monthly ALL MODES ABC pass allows unlimited exo bus, metro and Montreal bus rides.
Single tickets only pay off for occasional trips.
Always check the up-to-date fare grid at artm.quebec before buying — prices are adjusted yearly. The monthly pass pays off as soon as you exceed 25 to 30 trips per month, the typical situation for a daily round-trip commuter. For children 11 and under accompanied by an adult, transit is free on most networks.
| Pass | Covers | For whom |
|---|---|---|
| ALL MODES ABC monthly | exo + metro + Montreal bus | Daily commuter |
| ALL MODES ABC single | One-way ABC zones | Occasional traveller |
| ALL MODES A monthly | Island of Montreal only | Insufficient for Repentigny |
| OPUS card (medium) | One-time purchase | All users |
| Photo OPUS card | Reduced fares | Students, 65+ |
8. Frequently asked questions
The most common questions from new Repentigny residents about transit: real travel time downtown at rush hour, bus frequency in evenings and weekends, and choosing between car and bus based on work profile.
How long does it really take to get downtown Montreal by exo?
Plan 45 to 75 minutes door to door, depending on time of day and connections. The exo express bus to Radisson takes about 30 minutes at rush hour from a Repentigny park-and-ride.
From Radisson, the green metro line takes 20 to 25 minutes to Berri-UQAM, then a few more stops downtown. Add 5 to 10 minutes of waiting between bus and metro.
Off-peak (evenings, weekends), buses are rarer and the trip can stretch to 75 to 90 minutes. By car, the same trip ranges from 30 minutes Sunday morning to 90 minutes Friday afternoon in a storm.
Do exo buses run in the evening and on weekends?
Yes, but with much reduced frequency. Express lines to Montreal are designed for rush-hour commuters: typical pattern is several departures every 15 to 30 minutes between 6 and 9 am, and again 3:30 to 7 pm.
Outside those windows, frequency drops to one or two per hour, and some lines have no weekend service. Always check the current schedule on exo.quebec or via the Chrono app before relying on a return trip late at night.
For atypical work hours (evening shifts, weekends), a car is often necessary.
Car or exo bus: which should I choose if I live in Repentigny and work in Montreal?
Depends on your destination and work hours.
- East-end Montreal (Radisson, Honoré-Beaugrand, Pie-IX) — the exo express bus is competitive on time, much cheaper than parking downtown, and lets you read or rest
- Downtown — bus + metro takes about the same time as car + parking, but a downtown parking spot easily costs $300 to $500/month — the monthly ABC pass beats it by a wide margin
- Laval, West Island, off-island industrial parks — the car usually wins because exo is Montreal-oriented
Test your real commute Monday at 7:30 am before committing to either.
9. See also
To go further on Repentigny-Montreal mobility:
- Read using the Montreal metro and bus (STM) to continue your trip after Radisson.
- Check first steps in Repentigny to combine OPUS, 311 and city services.
- Prepare your installation with finding housing in Repentigny to target a sector near a park-and-ride lot.
10. Official sources
exo customer service: 1-833-allo-exo.
Author's Note: Repentigny's express buses are frequent at rush hour but limited in evenings and weekends. A car can be useful in addition.
