Québec City Airport Transfers: RTC, Taxi or Uber

Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) is the city’s main airport, about 15 km from downtown and 10 km from Sainte-Foy. The main transfer choices are RTC buses, taxis, app-booked Uber or Lyft, and pre-arranged hotel or private shuttles. (Québec cité airport FAQ, checked 2026-09-28)

RTC route 76 links YQB with Sainte-Foy’s bus and train stations and the surrounding Sainte-Foy area in less than 30 minutes. Routes 800 and 801 provide onward connections towards central Québec City. Choose route 76 for Sainte-Foy, Gare de Sainte-Foy or the intercity bus station. (YQB public transportation, checked 2026-09-28)

Route 80 connects YQB with downtown through the Les Saules terminus. Its airport stop is 7300 – Terminal; nearby stops serve 6e Avenue and 9e Rue. The route map continues through the city network towards Terminus Parc-Victoria, where other RTC services are available. (RTC route 80 schedule, checked 2026-09-28) (RTC route 80 map, checked 2026-09-28)

For a direct ride, use the taxi counter on level 1 between international arrivals and the currency-exchange office, then follow the signs outside. Uber and Lyft require an app booking; the app gives the meeting point. (YQB taxi information, checked 2026-09-28) (YQB Uber and Lyft information, checked 2026-09-28)

YQB does not list one universal scheduled downtown shuttle. Its shuttle service covers hotels, events, conventions and travel agencies arranged by individual providers. Reserve directly and confirm the pickup area and luggage conditions. (YQB shuttle service, checked 2026-09-28)

The clearest fixed RTC time is route 76’s less-than-30-minute journey to Sainte-Foy’s bus and train stations. That figure ends at the interchange, not at an Old Québec hotel. Add the wait for route 800 or 801, the transfer and the final walk. (YQB public transportation, checked 2026-09-28)

Route 80 links YQB with downtown via Les Saules. RTC’s schedule page requires a selected stop and travel date; enter airport stop 7300, direction and destination to see the actual departure and any walking or transfer legs. RTC warns that transfers are not guaranteed. (YQB public transportation, checked 2026-09-28) (RTC route 80 schedule, checked 2026-09-28)

Route 76 is the better geographic fit for Sainte-Foy and its bus and train stations. Route 80 is the airport link for the downtown side, although the final stop may still require another RTC connection or a walk. RTC warns that transfers are not guaranteed, so keep a buffer between buses. (RTC route 76 schedule, checked 2026-09-28)

YQB publishes no fixed taxi journey time to downtown. Ask the driver about the route and allow extra time for traffic and the exact destination. (YQB taxi information, checked 2026-09-28)

YQB publishes no fixed Uber or Lyft journey time. Request the ride after collecting luggage and use the app’s current estimate for the exact address. (YQB Uber and Lyft information, checked 2026-09-28)

RTC’s fare schedule in force from 1 July 2026 lists C$3.85 for a general ticket bought as a ticket and C$4.00 when paying cash. A general one-day pass costs C$10.50. These are RTC network products; check the product conditions if you need several rides after arriving. (RTC fare schedule, checked 2026-09-28)

YQB has an RTC ticket machine across from the airline check-in counters. It accepts Visa, Mastercard, Interac Flash, Apple Pay and Google Pay. The door beside the machine leads towards the RTC stop, so buy the fare before going outside. (YQB public transportation, checked 2026-09-28)

YQB’s taxi page directs passengers to the terminal counter and identifies separate downtown and Sainte-Foy fare zones, with a different night period from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Its published text does not expose the current amounts, so confirm the zone and fare with staff before leaving; no single amount is quoted here. (YQB taxi information, checked 2026-09-28)

YQB defines the night-fare period as 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. The airport page does not publish a single night amount for every destination, so ask which zone applies rather than carrying the daytime range into a late journey. (YQB taxi information, checked 2026-09-28)

Uber and Lyft show the fare in their apps for the selected destination, vehicle and travel moment. YQB publishes no fixed rideshare tariff. Review the quote before confirming. Hotel, event and private shuttle prices are provider-specific; YQB publishes no airport-wide shuttle fare. (YQB Uber and Lyft information, checked 2026-09-28) (YQB shuttle service, checked 2026-09-28)

RTC’s route 80 page provides a stop- and date-specific schedule rather than a stable universal service window. Select airport stop 7300, direction and travel date to check the next departure; the airport identifies route 80 as the downtown link through Les Saules. (RTC route 80 timetable, checked 2026-09-28; YQB public transportation, checked 2026-09-28)

The airport identifies route 76 as the Sainte-Foy link and route 80 as the downtown link. Their live RTC pages require a selected stop and date, so check the first and last usable departure for your journey in the planner. YQB does not publish a separate universal first or last bus time. (YQB public transportation, checked 2026-09-28) (RTC route 76 schedule, checked 2026-09-28)

RTC warns that transfers between routes are not guaranteed and recommends a short buffer while using its real-time Nomade tools. This matters when route 76 connects with 800 or 801, or when route 80 connects through Les Saules or the downtown network. (RTC route 76 schedule, checked 2026-09-28) (RTC route 80 schedule, checked 2026-09-28)

Taxis, Uber and Lyft are demand-based rather than scheduled. YQB publishes the taxi counter, outside stand and rideshare booking instructions, but no guaranteed waiting interval or last pickup. (YQB taxi information, checked 2026-09-28) (YQB Uber and Lyft information, checked 2026-09-28)

Private shuttles follow the hotel, event, conference or agency arrangement. The pickup and drop-off area can vary with the provider agreement and season, so the reservation confirmation should state the meeting point and time. (YQB shuttle service, checked 2026-09-28)

RTC’s route 80 schedule asks you to select a stop, direction and travel date, so it does not establish one fixed airport service window. For a late arrival, check stop 7300 and your destination in the live planner. If the connection does not fit, use the taxi stand or request Uber or Lyft. (RTC route 80 schedule, checked 2026-09-28) (YQB public transportation, checked 2026-09-28)

For Sunday travel, check routes 80 and 76 for the selected date and direction; RTC’s visible route pages do not establish a permanent Sunday timetable. Confirm every onward connection because transfers are not guaranteed. (RTC route 80 schedule, checked 2026-09-28) (RTC route 76 schedule, checked 2026-09-28)

A taxi is available through the terminal taxi service, but YQB publishes no last taxi departure because taxis are not a timetable service. Go to the counter between international arrivals and the currency-exchange office, then follow the signs to the outside stand. (YQB taxi information, checked 2026-09-28)

For a Sunday departure from the city, work backwards from the flight and include the final walk to the airport stop. Route 76 serves Sainte-Foy and its bus and train stations; route 80 serves the downtown side through Les Saules. Select the travel date in RTC’s planner instead of assuming another day’s departure pattern. (YQB public transportation, checked 2026-09-28) (RTC route 80 schedule, checked 2026-09-28)

Hotel shuttles can suit a late arrival only when the hotel has confirmed the reservation. YQB places hotel shuttles near domestic arrivals, while event and conference services may use another area. Confirm the pickup time and exact location before flying. (YQB shuttle service, checked 2026-09-28)