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How to get fromSt. Catharines to Manitoulin Islandby bus, car ferry, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Catharines to Manitoulin Island by bus, car ferry, car, or train

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  1. Bus, car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from St. Catharines, ON - Bus Terminal to Toronto Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto - 34, Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth, Ontariocarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from South Baymouth, Ontario to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    10h 55m

  2. Drive 686.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Catharines to Manitoulin Islandcar car 686.5 km
    8h 15m
    $136–196

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from St. Catharines to Tobermory, Ontariocar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth, Ontariocarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from South Baymouth, Ontario to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    9h 9m

  4. Bus, car ferry, drive via Cyprus Lake

    1. Take the bus from St. Catharines, ON - Bus Terminal to Toronto Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto - 34 Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth, Ontariocarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from South Baymouth, Ontario to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    11h

  5. Train, bus, car ferry, drive

    1. Take the train from St. Catharines to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toronto - 34 Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth, Ontariocarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from South Baymouth, Ontario to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    11h 5m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from St. Catharines to Manitoulin Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 547 km
  • Duration: 10h 55m

What companies run services between St. Catharines, ON, Canada and Manitoulin Island, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from St. Catharines to Manitoulin Island. However, you can take the bus to Toronto Union Station, walk to Union Station - Northbound Platform Towards Finch, take the line 1 subway to Bloor Station - Northbound Platform, walk to Toronto - 34, Asquith Ave, take the bus to Cyprus Lake, drive to Tobermory, Ontario, take the car ferry to South Baymouth, Ontario, then drive to Manitoulin Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from St. Catharines to Manitoulin Island via Tobermory, Ontario and South Baymouth, Ontario in around 9h 9m.

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