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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 40m
    $294–754

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    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 Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus bus
    26h 16m
    $142–549

  3. Train, bus via White River

    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, ON to Thunder Bay, ONbus bus
    25h 38m
    $369–919

  4. Drive 1,573.7 km

    1. Drive from Montreal to Thunder Baycar car 1,573.7 km
    20h 18m
    $312–451

  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 53m
    $398–1,508

  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 6m
    $317–793

Montreal to Thunder Bay by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration26h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,239.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

Air Canada, Air Transat, and Porter Airlines fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) every 4 hours.

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