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How to get fromLansing to Thunder Bayby plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane LAN - YQT
    10h 54m
    $166–731

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus bus
    18h 39m
    $119–279

  3. Drive 1,156.4 km

    1. Drive from Lansing to Thunder Baycar car 1,156.4 km
    13h 26m
    $230–332

  4. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane DTW - YQT
    9h 13m
    $615–1,750

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration11h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 729.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 54m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and four other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing, MI to Thunder Bay via St. Ignace Transportation Center, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, and Sault Ste Marie in around 18h 39m.

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