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How to get fromRaleigh to Thunder Bayby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh to Thunder Bay by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane RDU - YQT
    7h 10m
    $153–753

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus bus
    42h 16m
    $317–681

  3. Drive 2,280.5 km

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Thunder Baycar car 2,280.5 km
    25h 43m
    $452–653

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Detroitbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus bus
    44h 35m
    $523–1,146

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,656.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?

Air Canada and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Thunder Bay via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, St. Ignace Transportation Center, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, and Sault Ste Marie in around 42h 16m.

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