There are 5 ways to get from Saskatoon to Thunder Bay by plane, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane YXE - YQT
5h 35m$210–900Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saskatoon Downtown to Reginabus
- Take the bus from Regina to Winnipegbus
- Take the bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Baybus
21h 4m$156–345Bus via Winnipeg
- Take the bus from Saskatoon Downtown to Reginabus
- Take the bus from Regina to Winnipeg Eastbus
- Take the bus from Southdale Mall to Thunder Baybus
20h 50m$160–394Drive 1,470.5 km
- Drive from Saskatoon to Thunder Baycar 1,470.5 km
17h 47m$289–417Bus via Dinorwic, ON
- Take the bus from Saskatoon Downtown to Reginabus
- Take the bus from Regina to Winnipeg Eastbus
- Take the bus from Winnipeg, ON - 1040 Beaver Hill to Dinorwicbus
- Take the bus from Dinorwic, ON to Thunder Baybus
22h 55m$415–654
Saskatoon to Thunder Bay by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saskatoon to Thunder Bay is to bus which costs $150 - $350 and takes 21h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Saskatoon to Thunder Bay is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $210 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Saskatoon to Thunder Bay. However, there are services departing from Saskatoon Downtown and arriving at Thunder Bay via Regina, Eastbound Niakwa at St. Anne's and Southdale Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 50m.
The distance between Saskatoon and Thunder Bay is 1302 km. The road distance is 1470.5 km.
The best way to get from Saskatoon to Thunder Bay without a car is to bus via Winnipeg which takes 20h 50m and costs $160 - $400.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to fly from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT), including transfers and time at the airport.
Saskatoon to Thunder Bay bus services, operated by Rider Express, depart from Saskatoon Downtown station.
The best way to get from Saskatoon to Thunder Bay is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $210 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus via Winnipeg, which costs $160 - $400 and takes 20h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 5h 35m and has one stopover.
Saskatoon to Thunder Bay bus services, operated by Rider Express, arrive at Regina station.
What companies run services between Saskatoon, SK, Canada and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?
WestJet, Air Canada, and Porter Airlines fly from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saskatoon Downtown to Thunder Bay via Regina, Winnipeg East, Eastbound Niakwa at St. Anne's, and Southdale Mall in around 20h 50m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–1,100
Flights from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport via Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–1,000
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
- Phone
- +1 833 583 3636
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rider Express
Bus from Saskatoon Downtown to Regina
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $40–95
Bus from Regina to Winnipeg East
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $70–160
Bus from Saskatoon Downtown to Regina
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $40–95
Bus from Saskatoon Downtown to Regina
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $40–95
Bus from Regina to Winnipeg East
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $70–160
- Phone
- 1.800.461.8558
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ontario Northland
Bus from Southdale Mall to Thunder Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $45–70
- Senior
- $75–120
- Adult
- $90–140
Bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $45–70
- Senior
- $80–120
- Adult
- $90–140
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Regina to Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 855 566 2378
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ontario & Manitoba Bus Service
Bus from Winnipeg, ON - 1040 Beaver Hill to Dinorwic
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–210
- Website
- Ontario & Manitoba Bus Service
- Adult
- $160–210
Bus from Dinorwic, ON to Thunder Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Website
- Ontario & Manitoba Bus Service
- Adult
- $140–190
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More Questions & Answers
Thunder Bay is 2h ahead of Saskatoon. It is currently 1:01 PM in Saskatoon and 3:01 PM in Thunder Bay.
Yes, the driving distance between Saskatoon to Thunder Bay is 1470 km. It takes approximately 17h 47m to drive from Saskatoon to Thunder Bay.
Porter Airlines, WestJet and Air Canada offer flights from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport Airport.
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