There are 5 ways to get from Moorhead to Thunder Bay by plane, bus, or car
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Fly Hector International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport
best- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane FAR - YQT
8h 36m$140–673Drive 684.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Moorhead to Thunder Baycar 684.2 km
9h 24m$139–201Bus
- Take the bus from Moorhead to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Duluthbus
- Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus
- Take the bus from Ironwood to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus
- Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus
29h 9m$263–495Drive to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport, fly to Thunder Bay International Airport
- Drive from Moorhead to Winnipeg-Airport-YWGcar
- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane YWG - YQT
5h 9m$243–756Fly Hector International Airport to Duluth International Airport, drive
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane FAR - DLH
- Drive from Duluth-Airport-DLH to Thunder Baycar
7h 37m$155–598
Hector International Airport (FAR) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Moorhead to Thunder Bay is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 9h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Moorhead to Thunder Bay is to drive and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $240 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Moorhead to Thunder Bay. However, there are services departing from Moorhead and arriving at Thunder Bay via Brainerd, Duluth Transportation Center East, Ironwood and Sault Ste Marie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 9m.
The distance between Moorhead and Thunder Bay is 593 km. The road distance is 684.2 km.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Moorhead to Thunder Bay, including transfers.
Moorhead to Thunder Bay bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Moorhead station.
The best way to get from Moorhead to Thunder Bay is to fly which takes 8h 36m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $500 and takes 29h 9m.
Moorhead to Thunder Bay bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Thunder Bay is 1h ahead of Moorhead. It is currently 11:25 PM in Moorhead and 12:25 AM in Thunder Bay.
Yes, the driving distance between Moorhead to Thunder Bay is 684 km. It takes approximately 9h 24m to drive from Moorhead to Thunder Bay.
What companies run services between Moorhead, MN, USA and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?
United Airlines, Air Canada, and four other airlines fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Moorhead to Thunder Bay via Brainerd, Duluth Transportation Center East, Ironwood, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, and Sault Ste Marie in around 29h 9m.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport via Minneapolis, Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Hector International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Moorhead to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Brainerd to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
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