I am flying into and out of Montreal, but I want to spend a week in Quebec City. There’s a train.
Thanks!
The train ride from Montreal to Quebec City is only 3 hours, so I don’t know if it’s worth getting business class seats for that. I think the bus is cheaper, though I haven’t looked into it.
If you’d like a hotel in Montreal near to the train station, get one near Bonaventure metro.
You can take luggage on the metro - just be advised that the metros are crowded during rush hours. They’re less crowded on weekends.
There’s a bus (747 bus) that goes from the airport to many places downtown.
When are you going to be there/here? 
Moved Cafe Society --> IMHO.
To clarify: the 747 is in Montreal.
For starters, don’t use the term “Quebecians”. Québécois, s’il vous plaît.
Montreal is a nice, big city, but pretty much like most big cities.
Quebec City is very French. Very French. It’s the closest you can to being in France without leaving NA. Nice city, and easy to get around. Stay at the Chateaux Frontenac if you can. I was there years ago and it was kind of creaky and old, but still worth it.
When I’ve travelled by train in the Windsor-Quebec corridor, I’ve typically travelled in business class.
It’s nice. You don’t have to line up; you have a reserved seat. (You can spend your pre-boarding time in the business class lounge, where they will call your train, because you get to board before everyone else.) Depending on the time of day, you’ll get a meal. Drinks are always available, and IIRC, complimentary. There is a little more legroom.
The train is a nice way to go. The Montreal station (Central) is right downtown, with Metro connections. I’m unsure about the Quebec City station, but IIRC, it is also downtown. Note, though, that Quebec City has no Metro, so you may need a cab. Still, I’ll second the recommendation for the Chateau Frontenac.
So far all I have are plane reservations, June 15-28. I’m thinking of being in Quebec City June 21-28, depending on if it will be convenient to take the train back to Montreal in time to catch the plane. An alternative would be to rent a car and drive – which might be a good idea since Quebec City doesn’t have a metro.
Thanks for the advice and keep it coming! Any can’t-miss stuff that I shouldn’t miss?
I lived in Quebec City for a year. It’s a great city.
The Via Rail station is a bit out of the way, in Ste Foy (one of the major suburbs). However, I often took the train to get there from Montreal - much preferable to the bus. Just need to be prepared to cab it.
My two favourite restaurants were Aux anciens canadiens, which served traditional québécois country fare, in a very nice setting, and Restaurant le Louis-Hébert, which does modern French cuisine. It has a terrace on Chemin Grand-Allée - if the weather is good, strongly recommend eating on the terrace.
I’m not entirely sure I’d recommend a car. Montreal traffic is absurd (as it is in all North American metropolises), and you may not like what you encounter.
I do recall the “trucker’s route” through Montreal and onto Quebec City, so I may be able to help you there, if you choose to drive. Autoroute 20 between the two cities moves well, and would be much like an interstate.
I’ll still recommend the train. It even has a stop at Dorval, Montreal’s airport.
Le Château Frontenac s’il vous plaît. 
And I add my recommendation. I spent a night there on business a few years back and loved the property. It is also very close to some nice attractions and great shopping in Old Quebec City.
I second this. Parking is also a nightmare. Montreal drivers are notoriously bad. And you can’t turn right on a red light in Montreal.
As for stuff you should see in Montreal, I’d recommend the Biodome if you like animals, the art museums if you like art, and the wax museum if you like amusement.
I don’t think Montreal traffic or drivers are any different than any other major city in North America. If you can drive in Los Angeles or Chicago or Boston or Toronto then you can drive in Montreal.
The train ride is great though. There’s something nostalgic about train rides. I wouldn’t worry about business class. Economy class is just fine, and still way more spacious than air travel.
Quebec City is a wonderful place. You will forget you’re in North America. You might even forget you’re in the 21st century at times.
Pretty much all the interesting stuff in Quebec city is in the South East portion, especially within/close to the walls. If you stay in Chateau Frontenac or in that general area, you shouldn’t need a car.
Get French fries, tacos and straight black coffee at Café Buade on Buade street and then ice cream at Tutto Gelato on St-Jean street.
The pier, the plaines d’Abraham, the Citadel, the Chateau Frontenac (even if you don’t sleep there), just walking through the old streets should be fun.
Also, keep in mind that June 24[sup]th[/sup] is our national holiday (St-Jean-Baptiste), so expect levels of celebration (with or without allcohol) in the streets if you are in a touristy area. And since I’m in Montreal, I don’t know what is planned for festivities in Quebec, usually there are free shows available.
Being originally from Quebec City, I do recommend Le Château (of course depending on your budget).
If you decide on a car, there is scenic road from Montreal to Québec, it’s longer than the highway (usually 3 hours) but really nice following the St-Lawrence River with stops along the way for typical food, arts/crafts, it’s quite interesting.
You’ll be in Montreal for les Francopholies, a French music festival in the middle of downtown. You’ll probably discover new sounds there.
If I can be of help, just let me know!
Enjoy your stay here
HAHAHAHA I forgot about the 24, dang I’m such a bad Québécoise!!!
You’ll leave Quebec one week before le Festival d’été de Québec, which is a huge music festival with major acts showing up.
Just here to echo what others have said
Ville de Quebec is a wonderful city and yes, you can forget you are in North America. The falls across the river are stunning. I cannot wait to go back. Have a blast.
I very much enjoyed Montreal as well. It is a big city but has its own charm.
Idiot Texan here got along just fine, the Quebecosise(sp?) are IME friendly and fun.
Have a great trip
Capt
How about Qubecoise, sorry for the lack of accents
Thanks for the heads-up on St. Jean Baptiste. See, I carefully planned my vacation to miss Canada Day. I hope I can find a hotel…
I appreciate the advice and recommendations, folks. I love Canadians. I mean Canadois.
The wax museum closed years ago…
Also supporting what others have said: June 24th is a big deal in Montreal, and a huge deal in Quebec City. In Montreal, there’s a free concert in Lafontaine park (a large park just east of downtown), but also smaller cultural events in neighborhoods. You shouldn’t notice any disruptions except right around the events. But Quebec City is another story! There’s always a huge (also free) concert on the Plains of Abraham, and while it’s great fun to attend, it turns transportation into chaos. You should be able to find maps and transportation suggestions (like shuttle buses) closer to the date. The top *vedettes *mostly choose to perform in Quebec City, so if you’re willing to brave the crowds, you can see some top-notch entertainment.
But there’s a new one. I went to it last week.
June 24, as others have mentioned, is a holiday in all of Quebec. So as well as partiers, expect some stores to not be open.