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How to get fromDurham to Thunder Bayby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane RDU - YQT
    8h 4m
    $145–707

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus 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
    41h 39m
    $293–611

  3. Drive 2,242 km

    1. Drive from Durham to Thunder Baycar car 2,242 km
    25h 17m
    $441–636

  4. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane CLT - YQT
    12h 45m
    $222–878

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,661.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 4m

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

Air Canada and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to Thunder Bay via Charlotte Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, St. Ignace Transportation Center, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, and Sault Ste Marie in around 41h 39m.

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