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How to get fromCharlotte to Thunder Bayby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Charlotte to Thunder Bay by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane CLT - YQT
    8h 30m
    $143–753

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus bus
    37h 54m
    $290–552

  3. Drive  2,204.9 km

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Thunder Baycar car 2,204.9 km
    24h 41m
    $446–645

  4. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Detroitbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus bus
    39h 59m
    $240–556

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,628.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?

American Airlines, Porter Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Thunder Bay via Detroit Greyhound, St. Ignace Transportation Center, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, and Sault Ste Marie in around 37h 54m.

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