There are 4 ways to get from Manitoba to Thunder Bay by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane YWG - YQT
2h 39m$184–681Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southdale Mall to Thunder Baybus Ontc
9h 47m$48–143Drive 693.9 km
- Drive from Winnipeg to Thunder Baycar 693.9 km
8h 49m$140–202Bus via Sioux Lookout
- Take the bus from Winnipeg - Balmoral Transit Station to Sioux Lookout - Tim Horton'sbus Wpsl
- Take the bus from Sioux Lookout - Tim Horton's to Thunder Bay - Airportbus Sltb
12h 27m$354–472
Manitoba to Thunder Bay by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manitoba to Thunder Bay is to bus which costs $45 - $150 and takes 9h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Manitoba to Thunder Bay is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $180 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Manitoba to Thunder Bay. However, there are services departing from Eastbound Broadway at Osborne East and arriving at Thunder Bay via Southdale Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
The distance between Manitoba and Thunder Bay is 607 km. The road distance is 693.9 km.
The best way to get from Manitoba to Thunder Bay without a car is to bus which takes 9h 47m and costs $45 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Manitoba to Thunder Bay, including transfers.
Manitoba to Thunder Bay bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, depart from Southdale Mall station.
The best way to get from Manitoba to Thunder Bay is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $180 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $150 and takes 9h 47m.
Manitoba to Thunder Bay bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, arrive at Thunder Bay station.
Thunder Bay is 1h ahead of Manitoba. It is currently 12:19 AM in Manitoba and 1:19 AM in Thunder Bay.
What companies run services between Manitoba, Canada and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?
WestJet flies from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) once daily. Alternatively, Ontario Northland operates a bus from Southdale Mall to Thunder Bay 6 times a week. Tickets cost $45–140 and the journey takes 8h 24m.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 800 363 7512
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ontario Northland
Bus from Southdale Mall to Thunder Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $45–70
- Senior
- $75–120
- Adult
- $90–140
- Phone
- +1 855 566 2378
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ontario & Manitoba Bus Service
Bus from Winnipeg - Balmoral Transit Station to Sioux Lookout - Tim Horton's
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $190–250
- Website
- Ontario & Manitoba Bus Service
- Adult
- $190–250
Bus from Sioux Lookout - Tim Horton's to Thunder Bay - Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $160–220
- Website
- Ontario & Manitoba Bus Service
- Adult
- $160–220
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Manitoba to Thunder Bay is 694 km. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Manitoba to Thunder Bay.
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