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How to get fromOwen Sound to Manitoulin Islandby bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Owen Sound to Manitoulin Island by bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Owen Sound to Barriebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Barrie to Sudburybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sudbury to Blind Riverbus bus
    4. Drive from Blind River to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    13h 47m
    $117–212

  2. Drive 578.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Owen Sound to Manitoulin Islandcar car 578.1 km
    7h 45m
    $115–165

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Owen Sound to Tobermory, Ontariocar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth, Ontariocarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from South Baymouth, Ontario to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    5h 45m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Owen Sound to Manitoulin Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 845.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Owen Sound to Manitoulin Island. However, you can take the bus to Barrie, take the bus to Sudbury, take the bus to Blind River, then drive to Manitoulin Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Owen Sound to Manitoulin Island via Tobermory, Ontario and South Baymouth, Ontario in around 5h 45m.

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