What is the cheapest way to get from Columbus to Thunder Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Thunder Bay is to bus via Ann Arbor which costs $150 - $390 and takes 26h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbus to Thunder Bay?

The fastest way to get from Columbus to Thunder Bay is to bus and fly which takes 9h 53m and costs $160 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Columbus and Thunder Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to Thunder Bay. However, there are services departing from Columbus - Mound St and arriving at Thunder Bay via Beakes + Summit, Blake Transit Center, St. Ignace Transportation Center and Sault Ste Marie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 49m.

How far is it from Columbus to Thunder Bay?

The distance between Columbus and Thunder Bay is 1082 km. The road distance is 1529.3 km.

How long does it take to get from Columbus to Thunder Bay?

It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Columbus to Thunder Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbus to Thunder Bay bus from?

Columbus to Thunder Bay bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Columbus - Mound St station.

Bus or fly from Columbus to Thunder Bay?

The best way to get from Columbus to Thunder Bay is to fly which takes 10h 11m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Ann Arbor, which costs $150 - $390 and takes 26h 49m.

Where does the Columbus to Thunder Bay bus arrive?

Columbus to Thunder Bay bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Columbus to Thunder Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Thunder Bay is 1529 km. It takes approximately 17h 26m to drive from Columbus to Thunder Bay.

Where can I stay near Thunder Bay?

There are 33+ hotels available in Thunder Bay.

Columbus to Thunder Bay - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to Thunder Bay by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport
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1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane CMH - YQT
10h 11m
$153–754
Bus via Ann Arbor
1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Blake Transit Center to St. Ignace, MIbus
3. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus
4. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus
26h 49m
$159–389
Drive 1,529.3 km
1. Drive from Columbus to Thunder Baycar 1,529.3 km
17h 26m
$302–435
Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Columbus to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane CLE - YQT
9h 53m
$166–765
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Detroit, MIbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to St. Ignacebus
3. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus
4. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus
27h 39m
$183–399

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) flights

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Distance: 1,082.2 km
Duration: 10h 11m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?

Air Canada and United Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus - Mound St to Thunder Bay via Ann Arbor Amtrak Station, Beakes + Summit, Blake Transit Center, St. Ignace Transportation Center, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, and Sault Ste Marie in around 26h 49m.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to Thunder Bay by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport

Bus via Ann Arbor

Drive 1,529.3 km

Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly

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