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How to get fromSeattle to Thunder Bayby plane, train, bus, shuttle, or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane SEA - YQT
    8h 27m
    $239–959

  2. Train, bus, shuttle, drive

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to U of M Duluthbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Knife River Trailhead to Grand Maraisshuttle bus
    4. Drive from Grand Marais to Kakabeka Fallscar car
    47h 44m

  3. Drive 2,899.6 km

    1. Drive from Seattle to Thunder Baycar car 2,899.6 km
    31h 21m
    $575–831

  4. Bus, train, shuttle, drive

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to U of M Duluthbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Duluth International Airport to Grand Maraisshuttle bus
    5. Drive from Grand Marais to Kakabeka Fallscar car
    47h 49m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Winnipegtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Southdale Mall to Thunder Baybus bus
    2d 19h
    $669–1,483

Seattle to Thunder Bay by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$669Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,467.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?

WestJet, Air Canada, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) every 4 hours.

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