There are 4 ways to get from Thunder Bay to Portage la Prairie by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG)plane YQT - YWG
- Take the train from Winnipeg to Portage la Prairietrain
4h 26m$213–1,451Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Winnipegbus Ontc
- Take the bus from Winnipeg to Portage la Prairiebus FlixBus 2723
11h 10m$59–153Drive 776.6 km
- Drive from Thunder Bay to Portage la Prairiecar 776.6 km
9h 49m$141–203Bus, train
- Take the bus from Thunder Bay - 947 Memorial Avenue to Sioux Lookout - JMK1 Hostelbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Lookout - JMK1 Hostel to Winnipeg - Balmoral Transit Stationbus
- Take the train from Winnipeg to Portage la Prairietrain
14h 25m$372–693
Thunder Bay to Portage la Prairie by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thunder Bay to Portage la Prairie is to bus which costs $55 - $160 and takes 11h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Thunder Bay to Portage la Prairie is to fly and train which takes 4h 26m and costs $210 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Thunder Bay to Portage la Prairie. However, there are services departing from Thunder Bay and arriving at Portage la Prairie via Winnipeg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
The distance between Thunder Bay and Portage la Prairie is 699 km. The road distance is 776.6 km.
The best way to get from Thunder Bay to Portage la Prairie without a car is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs $55 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Thunder Bay to Portage la Prairie, including transfers.
Thunder Bay to Portage la Prairie bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, depart from Thunder Bay station.
Thunder Bay to Portage la Prairie bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, arrive at Winnipeg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thunder Bay to Portage la Prairie is 777 km. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Thunder Bay to Portage la Prairie.
There are eight+ hotels available in Portage la Prairie.
What companies run services between Thunder Bay, ON, Canada and Portage la Prairie, MB, Canada?
You can take a bus from Thunder Bay to Portage la Prairie via Winnipeg in around 11h 10m.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Thunder Bay International Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Winnipeg to Portage la Prairie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–220
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $20–85
- Business
- $65–200
- Business Plus
- $80–220
- Economy
- $23–95
- Economy Plus
- $25–100
Train from Winnipeg to Portage la Prairie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–220
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $20–85
- Business
- $65–200
- Business Plus
- $80–220
- Economy
- $23–95
- Economy Plus
- $25–100
- Phone
- +1 800 363 7512
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ontario Northland
Bus from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $45–70
- Senior
- $80–120
- Adult
- $90–140
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Winnipeg to Portage la Prairie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 855 566 2378
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ontario & Manitoba Bus Service
Bus from Thunder Bay - 947 Memorial Avenue to Sioux Lookout - JMK1 Hostel
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $160–220
- Website
- Ontario & Manitoba Bus Service
- Adult
- $160–220
Bus from Sioux Lookout - JMK1 Hostel to Winnipeg - Balmoral Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $180–250
- Website
- Ontario & Manitoba Bus Service
- Adult
- $180–250
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