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

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There are 4 ways to get from Thunder Bay to Elliot Lake by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, drive

    best
    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
    $345–646

  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
    $165–239

  4. Fly to Greater Sudbury Airport, drive

    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
    6h 17m
    $549–973

Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$783Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Thunder Bay to Elliot Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 631.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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 Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) 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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