Un autobus de la Société de transport de Sherbrooke.
1. The STS — your local network
The STS, or Société de transport de Sherbrooke, operates the buses in Sherbrooke.
Network coverage:
- Over 20 lines covering the whole city
- High frequency to Université de Sherbrooke and Cégep de Sherbrooke
- Regional service: Lennoxville, Rock Forest, Fleurimont
Schedule:
- Monday to Sunday
- First buses: ~6 AM
- Last buses: ~11 PM (limited evenings)
One of the best networks for a city of under 200,000 residents in Quebec.
2. The OPUS-S card and fares
Sherbrooke uses its own version of the OPUS card, called OPUS-S — rechargeable card.
Where to buy: STS service point downtown or participating convenience stores across the city.
University students: at Université de Sherbrooke, the STS universal pass is bundled into the mandatory ancillary fees billed via FEUS (the students' federation) — about $37 per session for unlimited access to the urban network. Bishop's offers a similar arrangement. Seniors and children: reduced fares on all titles.
| Pass | Price (2026) | For whom |
|---|---|---|
| Single trip | ~$3.50 | Occasional rider |
| Round trip | ~$6 | Punctual trip |
| Day pass | ~$9 | Day out |
| Monthly | ~$75 | Worth it after 20 trips/month |
| UdeS universal pass (via FEUS) | ~$37/session | University students |
| Reduced fare | Variable | Seniors and children |
3. Routes to institutions
Main lines serve:
- Université de Sherbrooke: main campus AND health campus
- Cégep de Sherbrooke
- Bishop's University in Lennoxville
- CHUS (Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke)
Student pass:
- Université de Sherbrooke: the STS universal pass is bundled into the ancillary fees billed via FEUS — about $37/session for unlimited access
- Bishop's: similar arrangement
One of the best transit-education integrations in Quebec.
4. Practical tips for using STS
Practical tips:
- STS-Sherbrooke app: track buses in real time — exact wait time, delay alerts
- Bike racks at the front of every bus — valuable for combining bike and transit
- Winter: allow a few extra minutes — snow can delay
- Student peak hours: 8 to 9 AM and 5 to 6 PM — fuller buses
Frequency on main corridors:
- UdeS lines: every 5 to 10 minutes at peak — walk-up wait viable
- Secondary lines: every 20 to 30 minutes
5. Network limits and alternatives
Network limits:
- Outlying sectors: frequency every 30 to 60 minutes
- No service at night after 11:30 PM
- Sunday: some lines don't run
Alternatives:
- Local taxi and Uber — Uber is available in Sherbrooke, but pickup times are often longer than in Montréal
- Bike in summer
- Personal car
- Carpooling with colleagues
Inter-regional trips from Sherbrooke central station:
- Orléans Express: intercity bus to Montréal and Quebec
- VIA Rail: train to Montréal
6. Frequently asked questions
The most common questions on STS Sherbrooke: living carless, accessibility, and Lennoxville link.
Can you really live in Sherbrooke without a car?
Yes — Sherbrooke is one of the more transit-friendly mid-sized Quebec cities.
If you live:
- Downtown, Jacques-Cartier, or UdeS / Cégep zones: manage entirely by transit + walking + bike
- Outlying sectors (Rock Forest, parts of Fleurimont): harder without a car
Many students and young professionals manage without a car for years.
For occasional out-of-town trips (weekend in Montréal): VIA Rail or Orléans Express offer affordable options.
Is the STS network accessible for people with reduced mobility?
Yes — over 95% of STS buses are low-floor with a front-door ramp (2026).
- Wheelchair spaces: reserved by signage
- Transport adapté (door-to-door): by reservation, based on medical certificate
- Registration: 2 to 3 weeks
The main routes are accessible; some shelters and stops still lack ramps — gradual upgrade.
Which line to take from downtown to Bishop's University in Lennoxville?
The line 7 (Lennoxville) is the main one — every 20 to 30 minutes.
- Duration: 20 to 25 minutes downtown → Bishop's
- Express routes at peak: faster
Lennoxville also has a small local STS service connecting Bishop's to residential streets.
Bishop's students: STS pass included in registration fees (same as UdeS).
Bike alternative: campus 30 minutes by bike from downtown via the bike path along the Saint-François River.
7. See also
To go further on mobility in Sherbrooke:
- Read welcome to Sherbrooke to explore boroughs by bus from the first week.
- Discover universities in Sherbrooke (UdeS and Bishop's) to activate the pass included in your student fees.
- See finding housing in Sherbrooke to target a sector well served by STS.
8. Official sources
The STS-Sherbrooke app lets you track your buses in real time.
Author's Note: If you're an Université de Sherbrooke student, your pass is free with your registration — use it.