Public transit
This year, getting to the festival without a car is easier (and greener!) than ever, thanks to a great collaboration between the festival, the City of Saint‑Jean‑sur‑Richelieu and Événements Attractions Québec.
🚌 City bus network – Saint‑Jean‑sur‑Richelieu
From August 8 to 10 and August 14 to 17, 2025, all ticket holders (day pass or full pass) can ride for free on the Zone 1 urban transit network in Saint‑Jean‑sur‑Richelieu.
- Included bus lines: Red, Yellow and Green
- Extended service until midnight on all lines during Festival days
- A new temporary drop-off point is set up on Vaudreuil Street, near Pierre‑Trahan Park, right by the Festival entrance
A big thank you to the City of Saint‑Jean‑sur‑Richelieu for its sustainable commitment!
🚐 Free shuttle from the Terminus to the Festival site
Back for the 2025 edition:
- Departures every 30 minutes from the Saint‑Jean‑sur‑Richelieu Terminus
- Drop-off point at the corner of Gouin Boulevard and des Trinitaires Street
- Free parking at the Terminus — perfect for leaving your car and hopping on the shuttle
🚍 Free intercity transportation – Line 96
Free intercity transportation – Line 96
The intercity Line 96 (96A, 96E, 96L, 96S) will be free for all ticket holders, offering direct service between Montréal / South Shore and Saint‑Jean‑sur‑Richelieu.
This year, the service is specially enhanced for the Festival, making it easier than ever to get here — no car required.
Why choose Line 96?
- No reservation required
- Frequent departures throughout the day
- Comfortable, direct, and free ride for festivalgoers
- Perfect for leaving the car behind and enjoying the Festival stress-free
*Schedule update coming soon
♿ Adapted transportation
- Adapted transportation service is available upon request.
Reservations must be made by noon the day before to ensure transportation during the Festival. - People with reduced mobility can also use regular city buses without a reservation, thanks to low-floor buses with ramps and accessible stops along the network.
- One companion is granted free admission with a CAL or Access2 card. Wheelchairs are available for loan at the onsite kiosk.
🌱 An initiative supported by the Virage Durable program, powered by ÉAQ
This exceptional public transportation project is made possible through the Virage Durable program, led by Événements Attractions Québec (ÉAQ), with financial support from the Ministry of Tourism of Québec (MTO) and the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MSSS).
Thanks to our partnership with TaxyMatch, you can find or offer a shared ride to (and from) the Festival with ease.
It’s a friendly, affordable, and eco-friendly way to get to the site—whether you're coming from near or far.