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How to get fromThunder Bay to Manitoulin Islandby bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Thunder Bay to Manitoulin Island by bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Blind Riverbus bus
    3. Drive from Blind River to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    15h 35m
    $106–247

  2. Drive 1,074.4 km

    1. Drive from Thunder Bay to Manitoulin Islandcar car 1,074.4 km
    14h 10m
    $212–307

  3. Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus, car ferry, drive

    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane YQT - YYZ
    2. Take the bus from Toronto - 34 Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth, Ontariocarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from South Baymouth, Ontario to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    11h 46m

  4. Fly to Toronto Island Airport, bus, car ferry, drive

    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane YQT - YTZ
    2. Take the bus from Toronto - 34 Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth, Ontariocarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from South Baymouth, Ontario to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    11h 48m

  5. Fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YQT - YAM
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Blind Riverbus bus
    3. Drive from Blind River to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    8h 1m
    $493–1,096

  6. Fly to Greater Sudbury Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB)plane plane YQT - YSB
    2. Take the bus from Sudbury to Blind Riverbus bus
    3. Drive from Blind River to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    9h 2m
    $491–955

Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,099.1 km
  • Duration: 15h 35m

What companies run services between Thunder Bay, ON, Canada and Manitoulin Island, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Thunder Bay to Manitoulin Island. However, you can take the bus to Sault Ste Marie, take the bus to Blind River, then drive to Manitoulin Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Thunder Bay to Manitoulin Island in around 14h 10m.

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