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How to get fromDuluth to Thunder Bayby bus or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Duluth to Thunder Bay by bus or car

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Duluth to Ironwoodbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ironwood to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Drive from St. Ignace to Sault Ste Mariecar car
    5. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus bus
    24h 2m
    $180–396

  2. Drive  305.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Duluth to Thunder Baycar car 305.2 km
    4h 9m
    $62–89

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  • Distance: 1,624.6 km
  • Duration: 24h 2m

What companies run services between Duluth, MN, USA and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Duluth to Thunder Bay. However, you can take the bus to Ironwood, take the bus to Escanaba, take the bus to St. Ignace, drive to Sault Ste Marie, then take the bus to Thunder Bay. Alternatively, you can drive from Duluth to Thunder Bay in around 4h 9m.

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