What is the cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Thunder Bay is to bus which costs $100 - $310 and takes 23h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Thunder Bay is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $270 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Ottawa and Thunder Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Thunder Bay. However, there are services departing from Ottawa - Via Rail and arriving at Thunder Bay via Sudbury and Sault Ste Marie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 15m.

How far is it from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

The distance between Ottawa and Thunder Bay is 1099 km. The road distance is 1375.7 km.

How do I travel from Ottawa to Thunder Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Thunder Bay without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 37m and costs $330 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Thunder Bay bus from?

Ottawa to Thunder Bay bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, depart from Ottawa - Via Rail station.

Bus or fly from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Thunder Bay is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $270 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $310 and takes 23h 15m.

Where does the Ottawa to Thunder Bay bus arrive?

Ottawa to Thunder Bay bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, arrive at Sudbury station.

Can I drive from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Thunder Bay is 1376 km. It takes approximately 18h 25m to drive from Ottawa to Thunder Bay.

Where can I stay near Thunder Bay?

There are 34+ hotels available in Thunder Bay.

Ottawa to Thunder Bay - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane YOW - YQT
3h 37m
$274–554
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Sudburybus
2. Take the bus from Sudbury to Sault Ste Mariebus
3. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus
23h 15m
$104–309
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Sudburybus
2. Take the train from Sudbury to White Rivertrain
3. Take the bus from White River, ON to Thunder Bay, ONbus
22h 37m
$331–679
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Sudburybus
3. Take the train from Sudbury to White Rivertrain
4. Take the bus from White River, ON to Thunder Bay, ONbus
26h 11m
$450–986
Drive 1,375.7 km
1. Drive from Ottawa to Thunder Baycar 1,375.7 km
18h 25m
$273–394

Ottawa to Thunder Bay by bus

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23h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,099.1 km
Duration: 3h 37m

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

Porter Airlines and Air Canada fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Thunder Bay via Sudbury and Sault Ste Marie in around 23h 15m.

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