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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kamloops to Thunder Bay by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Kamloops Airport

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    1. Fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane YKA - YQT
    5h 11m
    $219–1,446

  2. Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane YLW - YQT
    8h 27m
    $147–938

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Canmore - Northwind Hotelbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Canmore - Northwind Hotel to Calgary - Airport YYCbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Calgary International Airport Domestic Terminal to Reginabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Regina to Winnipegbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Baybus bus
    39h 28m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kamloops to Jaspertrain train
    2. Take the train from Jasper to Winnipegtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Southdale Mall to Thunder Baybus bus
    2d 9h

  5. Drive  2,629.9 km

    1. Drive from Kamloops to Thunder Baycar car 2,629.9 km
    30h 29m
    $533–770

Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,257.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Kamloops, BC, Canada and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?

WestJet flies from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Thunder Bay via Canmore - Northwind Hotel, Calgary - Airport YYC, Calgary International Airport Domestic Terminal, Regina, and Winnipeg in around 39h 28m.

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