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How to get fromBuffalo to Manitoulin Islandby bus, ferry, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo to Manitoulin Island by bus, ferry, car, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto - 34, Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    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
    13h 21m

  2. Drive  734.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Buffalo to Manitoulin Islandcar car 734.4 km
    8h 47m
    $149–215

  3. Train, bus, ferry, drive

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toronto - 34, Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    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
    14h 11m

  4. Bus, ferry, drive via Cyprus Lake

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto - 34 Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    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
    14h 1m

  5. Train, bus, ferry, drive via Cyprus Lake

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toronto - 34 Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    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
    14h 16m

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  • Distance: 607.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 21m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Manitoulin Island, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Buffalo to Manitoulin Island. However, you can take the bus to Toronto, walk to Yonge St at Queens Quay East North Side, take the line 320 bus to Yonge St at Bloor St East North Side - Bloor Station, walk to Toronto - 34, Asquith Ave, take the bus to Cyprus Lake, drive to Tobermory Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to South Baymouth Ferry Terminal, then drive to Manitoulin Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Manitoulin Island via Toronto (Union Station), Union Station - Northbound Platform Towards Finch, Bloor Station - Northbound Platform, Toronto - 34, Asquith Ave, Cyprus Lake, Tobermory Ferry Terminal, and South Baymouth Ferry Terminal in around 14h 11m.

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