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How to get fromPortland to Thunder Bayby plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Thunder Bay by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane PDX - YQT
    10h 24m
    $174–754

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pasco Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    4. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus bus
    2d 18h
    $837–1,981

  3. Drive  2,999.2 km

    1. Drive from Portland to Thunder Baycar car 2,999.2 km
    32h 45m
    $607–877

  4. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Thunder Bay International Airport

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane SEA - YQT
    10h 57m
    $256–975

  5. Fly Portland International Airport to Duluth International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane plane PDX - DLH
    2. Drive from Duluth-Airport-DLH to Thunder Baycar car
    10h 57m
    $204–749

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Winnipegtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Southdale Mall to Thunder Baybus bus
    2d 23h
    $714–1,618

  7. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Portage la Prairietrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Portage La Prairie to Winnipeg - Airporttaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Winnipeg - Airport to Sioux Lookout - JMK1 Hostelbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sioux Lookout - JMK1 Hostel to Thunder Bay - 947 Memorial Avebus bus
    3d
    $1,146–1,999

Portland to Thunder Bay by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$714Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,540.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 24m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?

Delta, WestJet, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) 3 times a day.

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