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

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Thunder Bay by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane SEA - YQT
    8h 5m
    $204–854

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    4. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus bus
    2d 17h
    $826–2,002

  3. Drive  2,899.6 km

    1. Drive from Seattle to Thunder Baycar car 2,899.6 km
    31h 21m
    $587–848

  4. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane YVR - YQT
    10h 45m
    $710–992

  5. Train, bus to Abbotsford International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Abbotsford - Airport Curbside in the shuttle area in front of main terminal entrancebus bus
    3. Fly from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane YXX - YQT
    10h 59m
    $542–1,513

  6. 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
    $652–1,471

  7. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Portage la Prairietrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Portage La Prairie to Winnipeg - Airporttaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Winnipeg - Airport to Sioux Lookout - JMK1 Hostelbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sioux Lookout - JMK1 Hostel to Thunder Bay - 947 Memorial Avebus bus
    2d 20h
    $1,110–1,950

Seattle to Thunder Bay by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$652Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,464.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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

WestJet, Air Canada, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) 3 times a day.

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