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There are 3 ways to get from Thunder Bay to Ludington by bus, car, taxi, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive, taxi

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    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 Reed Citybus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Reed City to Ludingtontaxi taxi
    17h 30m
    $170–294

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Thunder Bay to Manitowoccar car
    2. Take the carferry from Manitowoc to Ludingtoncarferry car ferry
    15h 37m
    $200–376

  3. Fly, drive, car ferry, bus, taxi

    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 Barbeau, MIcar car
    3. Take the carferry from Barbeau, MI to Neebish Islandcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the carferry from Neebish Island to Barbeau, MIcarferry car ferry
    5. Drive from Barbeau, MI to St. Ignacecar car
    6. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Reed Citybus bus
    7. Take the taxi from Reed City to Ludingtontaxi taxi
    13h 2m
    $388–644

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$661Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 738.3 mi
  • Duration: 17h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Thunder Bay to Ludington. However, you can take the bus to Sault Ste Marie, drive to St. Ignace, take the bus to Reed City, then take the taxi to Ludington. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Thunder Bay to Ludington via Manitowoc and Ludington in around 15h 37m.

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