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

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There are 6 ways to get from Montreal to Thunder Bay by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

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    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane YUL - YQT
    5h 52m
    $304–754

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus bus
    26h 50m
    $144–369

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Sudburybus bus
    3. Take the train from Sudbury to White Rivertrain train
    4. Take the bus from White River - ESSO Gas Station-Food Store to Thunder Bay - 947 Memorial Avenuebus bus
    25h 44m
    $359–909

  4. Drive  1,573.7 km

    1. Drive from Montreal to Thunder Baycar car 1,573.7 km
    20h 18m
    $282–407

  5. Fly from Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport

    1. Fly from Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane YHU - YQT
    6h 42m
    $388–608

  6. Train to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain train
    2. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane YOW - YQT
    6h 16m
    $348–944

Montreal to Thunder Bay by train, bus, taxi, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration25h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$359Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,239.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

Air Canada and Porter Airlines fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montréal to Thunder Bay via Ottawa - Via Rail, Sudbury, and Sault Ste Marie in around 26h 50m.

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