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How to get fromBarrie to Manitoulin Islandby bus, car, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Barrie to Manitoulin Island by bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Bus, drive, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Barrie to Owen Soundbus bus
    2. Drive from Owen Sound to Tobermory Ferry Terminalcar car
    3. Take the ferry from Tobermory Ferry Terminal to South Baymouth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Drive from South Baymouth Ferry Terminal to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    8h 56m
  2. Drive  498.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barrie to Manitoulin Islandcar car 498.2 km
    6h 8m
    $100–144

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What companies run services between Barrie, ON, Canada and Manitoulin Island, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Barrie to Manitoulin Island. However, you can take the bus to Owen Sound, drive to Tobermory Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to South Baymouth Ferry Terminal, then drive to Manitoulin Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Barrie to Manitoulin Island in around 6h 8m.

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