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How to get fromOntario to Thunder Bayby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ontario to Thunder Bay by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza Wbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane LAX - YQT
    12h 41m
    $165–679

  2. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Drive from St. Ignace to Sault Ste Mariecar car
    5. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus bus
    2d 20h
    $1,894–3,141

  3. Drive  3,457 km

    1. Drive from Ontario to Thunder Baycar car 3,457 km
    36h 20m
    $619–893

  4. Fly from Ontario International Airport

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane ONT - YQT
    9h 25m
    $310–1,500

  5. Train, bus, drive via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Drive from St. Ignace to Sault Ste Mariecar car
    5. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus bus
    3d 13h
    $2,317–3,654

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration9h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,979.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 41m

What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?

Southwest Airlines and WestJet fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) 3 times a week.

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