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How to get fromPort Elgin to Manitoulin Islandby bus, car, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Port Elgin to Manitoulin Island by bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Port Elgin 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
    15h 2m
    $123–209

  2. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Port Elgin to Tobermory Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Tobermory Ferry Terminal to South Baymouth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Drive from South Baymouth Ferry Terminal to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    5h 56m

  3. Drive  621.3 km

    1. Drive from Port Elgin to Manitoulin Islandcar car 621.3 km
    8h 26m
    $126–182

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Map of how to get from Port Elgin to Manitoulin Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 905.3 km
  • Duration: 15h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Port Elgin 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 Port Elgin to Manitoulin Island via Tobermory Ferry Terminal and South Baymouth Ferry Terminal in around 5h 56m.

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