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How to get fromThunder Bay to Elliot Lakeby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Thunder Bay to Elliot Lake by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Greater Sudbury Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB)plane plane YQT - YSB
    2. Drive from Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB) to Elliot Lakecar car
    4h 17m
    $417–833

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Sudburybus bus
    3. Drive from Sudbury to George Lake Campgroundcar car
    4. Drive from Killarney Mountain Lodge to Elliot Lakecar car
    21h 5m
    $142–317

  3. Drive 819 km

    1. Drive from Thunder Bay to Elliot Lakecar car 819 km
    12h 7m
    $163–235

  4. Fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YQT - YAM
    2. Drive from Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) to Elliot Lakecar car
    4h 14m
    $422–1,003

  5. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay, ON to White River, ONbus bus
    2. Take the train from White River to Sudburytrain train
    3. Drive from Sudbury to George Lake Campgroundcar car
    4. Drive from Killarney Mountain Lodge to Elliot Lakecar car
    21h 12m
    $351–662

  6. Bus, train, drive via Greater Sudbury

    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay, ON to White River, ONbus bus
    2. Take the train from White River to Sudburytrain train
    3. Drive from South End Transit Hub to George Lake Campgroundcar car
    4. Drive from Killarney Mountain Lodge to Elliot Lakecar car
    21h 59m
    $354–664

  7. Bus, train, drive via Lively

    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay, ON to White River, ONbus bus
    2. Take the train from White River to Sudburytrain train
    3. Drive from Naughton to George Lake Campgroundcar car
    4. Drive from Killarney Mountain Lodge to Elliot Lakecar car
    23h 34m
    $357–672

Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 852.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Thunder Bay, ON, Canada and Elliot Lake, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Thunder Bay to Elliot Lake. However, you can fly to Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB) then drive to Elliot Lake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thunder Bay to Elliot Lake via Sault Ste Marie, Sudbury, George Lake Campground, and Killarney Mountain Lodge in around 21h 5m.

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