Tourism - Transportation

Coming to Montreal from Quebec or Ontario? Attending DEMF*?

...Travel with VIA Rail!

VIA RAIL CANADA and MUTEK have again paired up to offer festival-goers a 50% discount on the regular adult fare in comfort class (economy) or VIA 1 class, for one-way or round trip travel to Montreal from any station in the Québec City-Windsor corridor (southern Ontario and southern Québec). This offer applies to travel between May 25 and June 1, 2008 inclusively.
You can immediately take advantage of this exceptional discount offered by VIA Rail Canada to ensure that you'll be traveling rapidly, pleasantly, and economically!

Simply go to THE VIA RAIL SITE HERE  and follow the instructions on the VIA website.
This very special offer is available right now! Hurry, places are limited!!

 

*The Detroit Electronic Music Festival (May 23-25) and MUTEK (May 27-31) are separated by only two days this year. Those of you who are considering a full nine days of cross-border festivities now have the option of traveling from Windsor (a single bridge away from Detroit) to Montreal. A one-way trip from Windsor to Montreal will cost you as little as $99 CDN (approx. $80 US) before taxes!

 

 

Travelling to MUTEK from New York?

 

We've come up with several great options for you!

 

OPTION 1: ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR

Why not get your friends together and make it a roadtrip?    A special 10% off Enterprise NY car rentals, valid all over New York State!

To reserve, simply go to THE ENTERPRISE BUSINESS RENTAL SITE HERE , and enter Business Rental Program Number 24X2201 and 3-digit pin MUT. You must use a non-debit credit card during this reservation. You must be at least 25 years old to rent a Minivan or SUV. Don't forget to check out their fleet of fuel efficient HYBRID CARS , available at select locations.

 

OPTION 2: AMTRAK

Take the train and get 20% off your Amtrak tickets!

To take advantage of this offer, you must book your ticket after May 22, 2009, for travel on or after May 25, 2009.   Simply go to the THE AMTRAK SITE HERE  and enter the promotional code V122 during your purchase. This offer is valid for all of New York State.

This means a Mtl-NYC return trip = approx $100 US!

Looking for a rideshare?

 

Check out Route4 and see who's going your way!

Whether you're coming from a large city or from rural areas, Canada or the US, Route4 can help you find other people to rideshare with. Customer service is available by telephone or internet to coordinate and create links with other carpoolers, free of charge for MUTEK festivalgoers!

Simply go to THE ROUTE4 WEBSITE and select Montreal - MUTEK festival as your destination (or mention that you are coming to Montreal for MUTEK if reserving by phone). The offer is valid for travel from May 25 to June 1, 2009 inclusively.

Bon voyage!

 

 

Flying to MUTEK?

 

There are some nice prices out there!

Vancouver - Montreal return trip for $430 CAD  (WestJet)
Chicago - Montreal return trip for $410 USD  (Porter Airlines)
Los Angeles - Montreal return trip for $456 USD (US Airways)
Berlin - Montreal return trip for 502 Euro  (KLM)
London - Montreal return trip for 438 Euro  (US Airways)
Paris - Montreal return trip for 402 Euro  (Lufthansa)

 

Flights are calculated for travel on May 26 and June 1st. Prices listed as found on 13.05.09.

 

 

Getting around Montreal

 

The Société de Transport de Montréal (STM) is proud to offer MUTEK visitors purchasing a festival Passport or Weekend Pass their week and three-day transportation passes at 50% off the regular price! This means that:

Event Card (7 day) = $10 CAD
Event Card (3 day) =$8.50 CAD

You can purchase your transportation passes from the festival box-office at the Monument-National from May 25 to 29th. Week passes are valid May 25-31, 3-day passes are valid May 29-31st, and both passes are valid for the entire subway and bus system. Have fun exploring the city!