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How to get fromThunder Bay to Californiaby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Thunder Bay to California by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YQT - LAX
    9h 12m
    $151–579

  2. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St. Ignacecar car
    3. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    4. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 20h
    $1,381–2,242

  3. Drive  2,182.5 mi

    1. Drive from Thunder Bay to Los Angelescar car 2,182.5 mi
    36h 48m
    $500–722

  4. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YQT - SFO
    9h 18m
    $163–610

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane YQT - SMF
    12h 43m
    $228–894

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YQT - SAN
    9h 17m
    $192–754

Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,810.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 12m

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

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, and Flair Airlines fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 4 times a day.

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