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How to get fromThunder Bay to East Lansingby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Thunder Bay to East Lansing by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Detroit, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane YQT - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    7h 23m
    $443–1,245

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Ignace, MI to Lansing, MIbus bus
    18h 40m
    $88–204

  3. Drive 720.4 mi

    1. Drive from Thunder Bay to East Lansingcar car 720.4 mi
    13h 19m
    $165–239

  4. Fly to Windsor Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane plane YQT - YQG
    2. Take the bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    9h 17m
    $377–739

  5. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane YQT - LAN
    7h 42m
    $151–716

Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Detroit (DTW) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 608.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Thunder Bay, ON, Canada and East Lansing, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Thunder Bay to EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via Sault Ste Marie, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, St. Ignace, MI, and CATA Trans Center in around 18h 40m. Alternatively, Air Canada, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 4 times a day.

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