There are 6 ways to get from Fargo to Thunder Bay by plane, bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Hector International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport
best- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane FAR - YQT
6h 50m$137–670Bus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Duluthbus
- Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus
- Take the bus from Ironwood to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus
- Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus
29h 24m$264–496Drive 685.8 km
- Drive from Fargo to Thunder Baycar 685.8 km
9h 25m$139–201Drive to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport, fly to Thunder Bay International Airport
- Drive from Fargo to Winnipeg-Airport-YWGcar
- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane YWG - YQT
5h 7m$243–755Fly Hector International Airport to Duluth International Airport, drive
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane FAR - DLH
- Drive from Duluth-Airport-DLH to Thunder Baycar
7h 35m$152–595Train, bus
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus
- Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus
32h 52m$347–787
Hector International Airport (FAR) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fargo to Thunder Bay is to drive which costs $130 - $210 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Fargo to Thunder Bay is to drive and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $240 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Fargo to Thunder Bay. However, there are services departing from Fargo and arriving at Thunder Bay via Brainerd, Duluth Transportation Center East, Ironwood and Sault Ste Marie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 24m.
The distance between Fargo and Thunder Bay is 592 km. The road distance is 685.8 km.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Fargo to Thunder Bay, including transfers.
Fargo to Thunder Bay bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fargo station.
The best way to get from Fargo to Thunder Bay is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $500 and takes 29h 24m.
Fargo to Thunder Bay bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Thunder Bay is 1h ahead of Fargo. It is currently 6:08 PM in Fargo and 7:08 PM in Thunder Bay.
Yes, the driving distance between Fargo to Thunder Bay is 686 km. It takes approximately 9h 25m to drive from Fargo to Thunder Bay.
What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?
Delta, WestJet, and four other airlines fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fargo to Thunder Bay via Brainerd, Duluth Transportation Center East, Ironwood, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, and Sault Ste Marie in around 29h 24m.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport via Minneapolis, Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Hector International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–470
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Fargo to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from Brainerd to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
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