There are 3 ways to get from Charlevoix to Thunder Bay by bus, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Charlevoix, MI to St. Ignacebus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus
- Fly from Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane YAM - YQT
6h 36m$434–1,028Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlevoix, MI to St. Ignacebus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus
- Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus
14h 44m$77–216Drive 878.1 km
- Drive from Charlevoix to Thunder Baycar 878.1 km
11h$178–257
Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlevoix to Thunder Bay is to bus which costs $75 - $220 and takes 14h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Charlevoix to Thunder Bay is to bus and fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $430 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlevoix to Thunder Bay. However, there are services departing from Charlevoix, MI and arriving at Thunder Bay via St. Ignace Transportation Center and Sault Ste Marie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 44m.
The distance between Charlevoix and Thunder Bay is 617 km. The road distance is 878.1 km.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Charlevoix to Thunder Bay, including transfers.
Charlevoix to Thunder Bay bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Charlevoix, MI station.
Charlevoix to Thunder Bay bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at St. Ignace station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlevoix to Thunder Bay is 878 km. It takes approximately 11h to drive from Charlevoix to Thunder Bay.
There are 35+ hotels available in Thunder Bay.
What companies run services between Charlevoix, MI, USA and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?
You can take a bus from Charlevoix, MI to Thunder Bay via St. Ignace Transportation Center, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, and Sault Ste Marie in around 14h 44m.
- Website
- bearskinairlines.com
Flights from Sault Ste. Marie Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $800–1,800
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Charlevoix, MI to St. Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Charlevoix, MI to St. Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
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