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How to get fromSaint John to Thunder Bayby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Saint John to Thunder Bay by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from St. John Airport

    best
    1. Fly from St. John Airport (YSJ) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane YSJ - YQT
    6h 55m
    $553–954

  2. Bus to Fredericton International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saint John Terminal to Fredericton Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Fredericton International Airport (YFC) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane YFC - YQT
    8h 19m
    $205–779

  3. Bus, train via White River

    1. Take the bus from Saint John Terminal to Monctonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Moncton to Montréaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Sudburybus bus
    5. Take the train from Sudbury to White Rivertrain train
    6. Take the bus from White River, ON to Thunder Bay, ONbus bus
    2d
    $674–1,589

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Saint John Terminal to Monctonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Moncton to Montréaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Sudburybus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sudbury to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    6. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus bus
    2d 1h
    $447–1,219

  5. Drive 2,296.8 km

    1. Drive from Saint John to Thunder Baycar car 2,296.8 km
    29h 43m
    $454–655

Saint John to Thunder Bay by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$447Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,819.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Saint John, NB, Canada and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?

Air Canada and Flair Airlines fly from St. John Airport (YSJ) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) 3 times a day.

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