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How to get fromThunder Bay to Seattleby plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Thunder Bay to Seattle by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane YQT - SEA
    11h 23m
    $178–711

  2. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Escanaba, MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus bus
    4. Take the train from Milwaukee to Spokanetrain train
    5. Take the bus from Spokane to Ellensburgbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Ellensburg to Seattlebus bus
    2d 15h
    $648–1,469

  3. Drive  1,801.5 mi

    1. Drive from Thunder Bay to Seattlecar car 1,801.5 mi
    31h 17m
    $413–596

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Southdale Mallbus bus
    2. Take the train from Winnipeg to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    3d 4h
    $481–1,037

  5. Bus, taxi, train

    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay - 947 Memorial Ave to Sioux Lookout - JMK1 Hostelbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Lookout - JMK1 Hostel to Winnipeg - Airportbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Winnipeg - Airport to Portage La Prairietaxi taxi
    4. Take the train from Portage la Prairie to Vancouvertrain train
    5. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3d 5h
    $790–1,380

Thunder Bay to Seattle by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration3d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$481Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,531.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 23m

What companies run services between Thunder Bay, ON, Canada and Seattle, WA, USA?

Air Canada, WestJet, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 4 hours.

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