Rome2Rio

How to get fromShelburne to Manitoulin Islandby bus, car, or car ferry

Find Transport to Manitoulin Island

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Shelburne to Manitoulin Island by bus, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Arthur to Owen Soundbus bus
    2. Drive from Owen Sound to Tobermory, Ontariocar car
    3. Take the carferry from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth, Ontariocarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from South Baymouth, Ontario to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    10h 21m

  2. Drive 558.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shelburne to Manitoulin Islandcar car 558.6 km
    7h 11m
    $110–158

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Shelburne to Tobermory, Ontariocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth, Ontariocarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from South Baymouth, Ontario to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    6h 59m

  4. Bus, car ferry, drive via Mimico

    1. Take the bus from Orangeville, ON to Toronto Pearson International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto - 34 Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth, Ontariocarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from South Baymouth, Ontario to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    12h 27m

  5. Bus, car ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from Orangeville, ON to Toronto Pearson International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto - 34 Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth, Ontariocarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from South Baymouth, Ontario to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    13h 13m

  6. Bus, car ferry, drive via Vaughan

    1. Take the bus from Orangeville, ON to Vaughan Metropolitan Centrebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto - 34, Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth, Ontariocarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from South Baymouth, Ontario to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    13h 17m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shelburne to Manitoulin Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 397.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 21m

What companies run services between Shelburne, ON, Canada and Manitoulin Island, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Shelburne to Manitoulin Island. However, you can take the bus to Orangeville - Broadway & 4th Street, walk to Orangeville, ON, take the bus to Arthur, Ontario, walk to Arthur, take the bus to Owen Sound, drive to Tobermory, Ontario, take the car ferry to South Baymouth, Ontario, then drive to Manitoulin Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shelburne to Manitoulin Island via Tobermory, Ontario and South Baymouth, Ontario in around 6h 59m.

Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, Getting to Milan from the airport, and Need to know: Greyhound - to help you get the most out of your next trip.