There are 5 ways to get from Kamloops to Thunder Bay by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car
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Fly from Kamloops Airport
best- Fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane YKA - YQT
5h 11m$219–1,446Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Kelowna Airportbus
- Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane YLW - YQT
8h 15m$137–888Bus
- Take the bus from Kamloops to Calgary - Downtown 9 Ave Sebus
- Take the bus from Calgary Flix bus to Reginabus
- Take the bus from Regina to Winnipegbus
- Take the bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Baybus
38h 50m$303–604Train, bus
- Take the train from Kamloops to Jaspertrain
- Take the train from Jasper to Winnipegtrain
- Take the bus from Southdale Mall to Thunder Baybus
2d 9hDrive 2,629.9 km
- Drive from Kamloops to Thunder Baycar 2,629.9 km
30h 29m$525–759
Kamloops to Thunder Bay by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kamloops to Thunder Bay is to bus which costs $300 - $650 and takes 38h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kamloops to Thunder Bay is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $210 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kamloops to Thunder Bay. However, there are services departing from Kamloops and arriving at Thunder Bay via Calgary Flix bus, Regina and Winnipeg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 50m.
The distance between Kamloops and Thunder Bay is 2258 km. The road distance is 2629.9 km.
The best way to get from Kamloops to Thunder Bay without a car is to bus which takes 38h 50m and costs $300 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Kamloops to Thunder Bay, including transfers.
Kamloops to Thunder Bay bus services, operated by Rider Express, depart from Kamloops station.
The best way to get from Kamloops to Thunder Bay is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $210 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $650 and takes 38h 50m.
Kamloops to Thunder Bay bus services, operated by Rider Express, arrive at Calgary - Downtown 9 Ave Se station.
Thunder Bay is 3h ahead of Kamloops. It is currently 12:34 AM in Kamloops and 3:34 AM in Thunder Bay.
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 to Thunder Bay via Calgary - Downtown 9 Ave Se, Calgary Flix bus, Regina, and Winnipeg in around 38h 50m.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Kamloops Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,400
Flights from Kamloops Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport via Calgary, Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,400
Flights from Kelowna International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–850
Flights from Kelowna International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport via Calgary, Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–850
- Phone
- +1 877 460 3200
- [email protected]
- Website
- HOME Rocky Mountaineer
Train from Kamloops to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- HOME Rocky Mountaineer
- Phone
- +1 833 583 3636
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rider Express
Bus from Kamloops to Calgary - Downtown 9 Ave Se
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $75–170
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kamloops to Thunder Bay is 2630 km. It takes approximately 30h 29m to drive from Kamloops to Thunder Bay.
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