There are 5 ways to get from Edmonton to Thunder Bay by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane YEG - YQT
6h 32m$238–858Bus via Winnipeg
cheapest- Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown to Reginabus
- Take the bus from Regina to Winnipeg Eastbus
- Take the bus from Southdale Mall to Thunder Baybus
28h 10m$214–503Bus
- Take the bus from Edmonton to Reginabus
- Take the bus from Regina to Winnipegbus
- Take the bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Baybus
27h 24m$232–424Drive 1,992.1 km
- Drive from Edmonton to Thunder Baycar 1,992.1 km
23h 20m$357–516Bus via Belvedere Station
- Take the bus from Edmonton to Reginabus
- Take the bus from Regina to Winnipegbus
- Take the bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Baybus
27h 50m$234–434
Edmonton to Thunder Bay by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edmonton to Thunder Bay is to bus which costs $230 - $430 and takes 27h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Edmonton to Thunder Bay is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $230 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Edmonton to Thunder Bay. However, there are services departing from Edmonton and arriving at Thunder Bay via Regina and Winnipeg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 24m.
The distance between Edmonton and Thunder Bay is 1815 km. The road distance is 1992.1 km.
The best way to get from Edmonton to Thunder Bay without a car is to bus which takes 27h 24m and costs $230 - $430.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Edmonton to Thunder Bay, including transfers.
Edmonton to Thunder Bay bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Edmonton station.
The best way to get from Edmonton to Thunder Bay is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $230 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $430 and takes 27h 24m.
Edmonton to Thunder Bay bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Regina station.
Thunder Bay is 1h ahead of Edmonton. It is currently 6:19 PM in Edmonton and 7:19 PM in Thunder Bay.
What companies run services between Edmonton, AB, Canada and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?
WestJet, Air Canada, and Porter Airlines fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edmonton to Thunder Bay via Regina and Winnipeg in around 27h 24m.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport via Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–800
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–800
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport via Kelowna, Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–800
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–950
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Edmonton to Regina
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Regina to Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Edmonton to Regina
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Regina to Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800 363 7512
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ontario Northland
Bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $45–70
- Senior
- $80–120
- Adult
- $90–140
Bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $45–70
- Senior
- $80–120
- Adult
- $90–140
Bus from Southdale Mall to Thunder Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $45–70
- Senior
- $75–120
- Adult
- $90–140
- Phone
- +1 833 583 3636
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rider Express
Bus from Edmonton Downtown to Regina
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $95–200
Bus from Regina to Winnipeg East
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $70–160
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Yes, the driving distance between Edmonton to Thunder Bay is 1992 km. It takes approximately 23h 20m to drive from Edmonton to Thunder Bay.
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