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How to get fromNorth Bay to Manitoulin Islandby bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from North Bay to Manitoulin Island by bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from North Bay Health Ctr to Sudburybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sudbury to Spraggebus bus
    3. Drive from Spragge to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    7h 44m
    $66–144

  2. Drive 340.5 km

    1. Drive from North Bay to Manitoulin Islandcar car 340.5 km
    4h 47m
    $68–97

  3. Fly North Bay/Jack Garland Airport to Greater Sudbury Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from North Bay/Jack Garland Airport (YYB) to Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB)plane plane YYB - YSB
    2. Take the bus from Sudbury to Blind Riverbus bus
    3. Drive from Blind River to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    7h 54m
    $1,835–3,609

  4. Bus, drive via North Bay

    1. Take the bus from North Bay to Sudburybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sudbury to Spraggebus bus
    3. Drive from Spragge to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    7h 56m
    $66–145

  5. Bus, drive via Blind River

    1. Take the bus from North Bay Health Ctr to Sudburybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sudbury to Blind Riverbus bus
    3. Drive from Blind River to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    8h 22m
    $72–149

  6. Bus, drive via Blind River #2

    1. Take the bus from North Bay to Sudburybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sudbury to Blind Riverbus bus
    3. Drive from Blind River to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    8h 34m
    $72–150

  7. Bus, car ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from North Bay to Torontobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto - 34 Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth, Ontariocarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from South Baymouth, Ontario to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    14h 40m

  8. Fly North Bay/Jack Garland Airport to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from North Bay/Jack Garland Airport (YYB) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YYB - YAM
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Blind Riverbus bus
    3. Drive from Blind River to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    8h 58m
    $1,338–2,909

  9. Bus to Greater Sudbury Airport, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus, car ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from North Bay Health Ctr to Sudburybus bus
    2. Fly from Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane YSB - YYZ
    3. Take the bus from Toronto - 34 Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth, Ontariocarferry car ferry
    5. Drive from South Baymouth, Ontario to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    13h 51m

North Bay/Jack Garland Airport (YYB) to Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration31 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1,725Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from North Bay to Manitoulin Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 488.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between North Bay, ON, Canada and Manitoulin Island, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from North Bay to Manitoulin Island. However, you can take the bus to Sudbury, take the bus to Spragge, then drive to Manitoulin Island. Alternatively, you can drive from North Bay to Manitoulin Island in around 4h 47m.

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