What is the cheapest way to get from Thunder Bay, ON to Sault Ste. Marie?

The cheapest way to get from Thunder Bay, ON to Sault Ste. Marie is to bus which costs $45 - $140 and takes 9h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thunder Bay, ON to Sault Ste. Marie?

The fastest way to get from Thunder Bay, ON to Sault Ste. Marie is to fly which takes 1h 53m and costs $430 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Thunder Bay, ON and Sault Ste. Marie?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thunder Bay and arriving at Sault Ste Marie. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from Thunder Bay, ON to Sault Ste. Marie?

The distance between Thunder Bay, ON and Sault Ste. Marie is 438 km. The road distance is 703.1 km.

How do I travel from Thunder Bay, ON to Sault Ste. Marie without a car?

The best way to get from Thunder Bay, ON to Sault Ste. Marie without a car is to bus which takes 9h 29m and costs $45 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Thunder Bay, ON to Sault Ste. Marie?

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Thunder Bay, ON to Sault Ste. Marie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thunder Bay, ON to Sault Ste. Marie bus from?

Thunder Bay, ON to Sault Ste. Marie bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, depart from Thunder Bay station.

Bus or fly from Thunder Bay, ON to Sault Ste. Marie?

The best way to get from Thunder Bay, ON to Sault Ste. Marie is to fly which takes 1h 53m and costs $430 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $140 and takes 9h 29m.

Where does the Thunder Bay, ON to Sault Ste. Marie bus arrive?

Thunder Bay, ON to Sault Ste. Marie bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, arrive at Sault Ste Marie station.

Can I drive from Thunder Bay, ON to Sault Ste. Marie?

Yes, the driving distance between Thunder Bay, ON to Sault Ste. Marie is 703 km. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from Thunder Bay, ON to Sault Ste. Marie.

Where can I stay near Sault Ste. Marie?

There are 45+ hotels available in Sault Ste. Marie.

Thunder Bay, ON to Sault Ste. Marie - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Thunder Bay, ON to Sault Ste. Marie by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane YQT - YAM
1h 53m
$433–977
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus Ontc
9h 29m
$45–140
Drive 703.1 km
1. Drive from Thunder Bay, ON to Sault Ste. Mariecar 703.1 km
8h 50m
$139–200

Thunder Bay, ON to Sault Ste. Marie by foot and bus

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9h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 438.1 km
Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Thunder Bay, ON, Canada and Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada?

Bearskin Lake Air flies from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) twice daily. Alternatively, Ontario Northland operates a bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Marie 6 times a week. Tickets cost $45–140 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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