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How to get fromPrince Rupert to Thunder Bayby car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Prince Rupert to Thunder Bay by car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, fly

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    1. Drive from Prince Rupert to Terrace-Airport-YXTcar car
    2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane YXT - YQT
    11h 58m
    $258–1,540

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Prince Rupert Downtown 7th and 1st Ave to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Avebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to McBride Train Station 1st Avebus bus
    3. Take the train from McBride to Jaspertrain train
    4. Take the train from Jasper to Winnipegtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Southdale Mall to Thunder Baybus bus
    2d 14h
    $565–1,424

  3. Drive  3,447.5 km

    1. Drive from Prince Rupert to Thunder Baycar car 3,447.5 km
    40h 57m
    $618–892

Prince Rupert to Thunder Bay by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$565Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,922.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 58m

What companies run services between Prince Rupert, BC, Canada and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Prince Rupert to Thunder Bay. However, you can drive to Terrace-Airport-YXT airport then fly to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Prince Rupert Downtown 7th and 1st Ave to Thunder Bay via Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave, McBride Train Station 1st Ave, McBride, Jasper, Winnipeg, Southbound Main at Broadway, and Southdale Mall in around 2d 14h.

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