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How to get fromKanata to Thunder Bayby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kanata to Thunder Bay by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane YOW - YQT
    5h 6m
    $304–604

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kanata to Sudburybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sudbury to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus bus
    22h 39m
    $102–304

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kanata to Sudburybus bus
    2. Take the train from Sudbury to White Rivertrain train
    3. Take the bus from White River - ESSO Gas Station-Food Store to Thunder Bay - 947 Memorial Avenuebus bus
    22h 7m
    $319–664

  4. Drive  1,355.3 km

    1. Drive from Kanata to Thunder Baycar car 1,355.3 km
    18h 12m
    $271–392

Kanata to Thunder Bay by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration22h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,126.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

Porter Airlines and Air Canada fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kanata to Thunder Bay via Sudbury and Sault Ste Marie in around 22h 39m.

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