OPUS, a smart card in circulation since Spring 2008 with transit technology comparable to that in San Francisco and Paris, is a convenient way to stock up on STM's fare plans (see below). Built to last at least four years if handled with care, ask for a plastic OPUS casing at any metro station. It's designed to protect the microchip from damage. Alternatively, paper passes are available for the weekly, six-ticket and tourist packages.
Users can purchase and fill up OPUS cards at 500 locations in Montreal.
The OPUS card costs $3.50.
Full Fare Rates (full bus & metro access on the island of Montreal)
Monthly pass: $68.50
Weekly pass: $20
Ten one-way trips: $20 (only available with OPUS)
Six one-way trips: $12.75
One one-way trip: $2.75
Three-day Tourist Card: $17
One-day Tourist Card: $9
Reduced Rates for Students* and Seniors** (full bus & metro access on the island of Montreal)
Monthly pass: $37
Weekly pass: $11.25
Ten one-way trips: $10.75 (only available with OPUS)
Six one-way trips: $6.75
One one-way trip: $1.75
*Kids under 6 travel free. Kids ages 6 to 11 pay reduced rates but do not require proof of age. Students ages 12 to 25 must use a Photo I.D. OPUS card to travel at reduced rates. Consult the calendar to find out when photo sessions are scheduled at your school or go to the OPUS card service centre with required identification and signed request form. Total cost for I.D. card is $13.75.
**Seniors ages 65 and up must use an OPUS Photo I.D. card to travel at reduced rates. Go to the OPUS card service centre with required identification to have your picture taken and receive your card. Total cost for I.D. card is $13.75.
Sources: STM, Voyagez futé
