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How to get fromNelson to Thunder Bayby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Thunder Bay by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Bus to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane YXC - YQT
    12h 32m
    $319–1,391

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Fort Macleod, ABbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort Macleod to Reginabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Regina to Winnipegbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Baybus bus
    34h 43m
    $371–638

  3. Drive 2,416.3 km

    1. Drive from Nelson to Thunder Baycar car 2,416.3 km
    28h 39m
    $477–689

  4. Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC to Kelowna, BCbus bus
    2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane YLW - YQT
    12h 11m
    $362–1,105

Nelson to Thunder Bay by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration34h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$371Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,170.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 32m

What companies run services between Nelson, BC, Canada and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?

You can take a bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Thunder Bay via Fort Macleod, AB, Fort Macleod, Regina, and Winnipeg in around 34h 43m.

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