There are 2 ways to get from Duluth to Thunder Bay by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Duluth to Thunder Bay is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Duluth to Thunder Bay is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Duluth to Thunder Bay. However, there are services departing from Duluth Transportation Center East and arriving at Thunder Bay via Ironwood and Sault Ste Marie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 29m.
The distance between Duluth and Thunder Bay is 1466 km. The road distance is 305.2 km.
It takes approximately 21h 29m to get from Duluth to Thunder Bay, including transfers.
Duluth to Thunder Bay bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Duluth Transportation Center East station.
Duluth to Thunder Bay bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Ironwood station.
Thunder Bay is 1h ahead of Duluth. It is currently 5:49 PM in Duluth and 6:49 PM in Thunder Bay.
Yes, the driving distance between Duluth to Thunder Bay is 305 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Duluth to Thunder Bay.
There are 35+ hotels available in Thunder Bay.
What companies run services between Duluth, MN, USA and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?
You can take a bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Thunder Bay via Ironwood, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, and Sault Ste Marie in around 21h 29m.
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Ironwood to Sault Ste. Marie, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Website
- Indian Trails
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