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

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There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Thunder Bay by plane, bus, train, 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
    $259–1,309

  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
    $963–2,097

  3. Drive 2,899.6 km

    1. Drive from Seattle to Thunder Baycar car 2,899.6 km
    31h 21m
    $572–825

  4. 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
    $663–1,480

Seattle to Thunder Bay by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$663Cheapest 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 and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) 5 times a day.

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