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How to get fromMontreal to Manitoulin Islandby train, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Montreal to Manitoulin Island by train, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Sudburybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sudbury to Spraggebus bus
    4. Drive from Spragge to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    16h 27m
    $122–444

  2. Bus, drive via Spragge

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Ottawabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Sudburybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sudbury to Spraggebus bus
    4. Drive from Spragge to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    18h 8m
    $114–253

  3. Train, bus, drive, ferry

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Guelphtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Guelph to Owen Soundbus bus
    4. Drive from Owen Sound to Tobermory Ferry Terminalcar car
    5. Take the ferry from Tobermory Ferry Terminal to South Baymouth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6. Drive from South Baymouth Ferry Terminal to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    17h 34m

  4. Drive  888.7 km

    1. Drive from Montreal to Manitoulin Islandcar car 888.7 km
    11h 25m
    $160–230

  5. Fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YUL - YAM
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Blind Riverbus bus
    3. Drive from Blind River to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    12h 1m
    $492–1,134

  6. Train, bus, drive via Blind River

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Sudburybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sudbury to Blind Riverbus bus
    4. Drive from Blind River to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    17h 5m
    $128–449

  7. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Sudburybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sudbury to Blind Riverbus bus
    4. Drive from Blind River to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    17h 39m
    $130–269

  8. Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane YUL - YYZ
    2. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Sudburybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sudbury to Blind Riverbus bus
    4. Drive from Blind River to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    15h 23m
    $254–799

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,047.2 km
  • Duration: 16h 27m

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Manitoulin Island, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Montreal to Manitoulin Island. However, you can take the train to Ottawa, walk to Ottawa - Via Rail, take the bus to Sudbury, take the bus to Spragge, then drive to Manitoulin Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Montréal to Manitoulin Island via Toronto Union Station, Guelph, Guelph, Owen Sound, Tobermory Ferry Terminal, and South Baymouth Ferry Terminal in around 17h 34m.

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