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How to get fromOttawa to Thunder Bay, ONby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, ON by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane YOW - YQT
    3h 55m
    $274–554

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Sudburybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sudbury to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus bus
    23h 34m
    $104–309

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Sudburybus bus
    2. Take the train from Sudbury to White Rivertrain train
    3. Take the bus from White River, ON to Thunder Bay, ONbus bus
    22h 37m
    $331–679

  4. Drive 1,377.4 km

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, ONcar car 1,377.4 km
    18h 21m
    $272–393

Ottawa to Thunder Bay, ON by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration23h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, ON.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,100.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Thunder Bay, ON via Sudbury, Sault Ste Marie, and Thunder Bay in around 23h 34m.

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