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How to get fromSaskatoon to Thunder Bayby plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane YXE - YQT
    4h 50m
    $210–950

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saskatoon Downtown to Reginabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Regina to Winnipegbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Baybus bus
    20h 34m
    $171–354

  3. Drive  1,470.5 km

    1. Drive from Saskatoon to Thunder Baycar car 1,470.5 km
    17h 47m
    $267–386

  4. Bus via Sioux Lookout

    1. Take the bus from Saskatoon Downtown to Reginabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Regina to Winnipeg Eastbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winnipeg - Balmoral Transit Station to Sioux Lookout - Tim Horton'sbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sioux Lookout - Tim Horton's to Thunder Bay - Airportbus bus
    24h 45m
    $468–726

Saskatoon to Thunder Bay by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration20h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,301.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saskatoon Downtown to Thunder Bay via Regina, 14th Ave @ Broad St, Quance St @ Vic Square Mall, Regina, and Winnipeg in around 20h 34m.

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