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How to get fromOntario to Manitoulin Islandby bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ontario to Manitoulin Island by bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Toronto - 34 Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth, Ontariocarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from South Baymouth, Ontario to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    9h 25m

  2. Drive 592.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Toronto to Manitoulin Islandcar car 592.7 km
    7h 23m
    $118–170

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Toronto to Tobermory, Ontariocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth, Ontariocarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from South Baymouth, Ontario to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    8h 29m

  4. Bus, car ferry, drive via Cyprus Lake

    1. Take the bus from Toronto - 34, Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth, Ontariocarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from South Baymouth, Ontario to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    9h 26m

  5. Bus, car ferry, drive via Cyprus Lake #2

    1. Take the bus from Toronto - 34, Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth, Ontariocarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from South Baymouth, Ontario to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    9h 27m

  6. Bus, car ferry, drive via Yonge St at Bloor St East North Side - Bloor Station

    1. Take the bus from Toronto - 34 Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth, Ontariocarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from South Baymouth, Ontario to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    9h 31m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ontario to Manitoulin Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 438.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Ontario to Manitoulin Island. However, you can take the line 1 subway to Bloor Station - Northbound Platform, walk to Toronto - 34 Asquith Ave, take the bus to Cyprus Lake, drive to Tobermory, Ontario, take the car ferry to South Baymouth, Ontario, then drive to Manitoulin Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Toronto to Manitoulin Island via Tobermory, Ontario and South Baymouth, Ontario in around 8h 29m.

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