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There are 4 ways to get from Thunder Bay to Prince Rupert by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, drive

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    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT)plane plane YQT - YXT
    2. Drive from Terrace-Airport-YXT to Prince Rupertcar car
    19h 26m
    $316–1,889

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Southdale Mallbus bus
    2. Take the train from Winnipeg to Jaspertrain train
    3. Take the train from Jasper to McBridetrain train
    4. Take the bus from McBride Train Station 1st Ave to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Avebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Prince Rupert Downtown 7th and 1st Avebus bus
    2d 14h
    $565–1,426

  3. Bus, train via Regina

    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Winnipegbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Winnipeg to Reginabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Regina to Calgary International Airport Domestic Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Jasperbus bus
    5. Take the train from Jasper to Prince Ruperttrain train
    3d 2h
    $697–1,285

  4. Drive  3,445.3 km

    1. Drive from Thunder Bay to Prince Rupertcar car 3,445.3 km
    41h 4m
    $625–903

Thunder Bay to Prince Rupert by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$565Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,922.7 km
  • Duration: 19h 26m

What companies run services between Thunder Bay, ON, Canada and Prince Rupert, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Thunder Bay to Prince Rupert. However, you can fly to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) then drive to Prince Rupert. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thunder Bay to Prince Rupert Downtown 7th and 1st Ave via Northbound Lakewood at Southdale Centre, Westbound Broadway at Main, Winnipeg, Jasper, McBride, McBride Train Station 1st Ave, and Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave in around 2d 14h.

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