There are 5 ways to get from Thunder Bay to Thompson by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Winnipegbus Ontc
- Take the bus from Winnipeg Airport to Thompson, MBbus Thompson
20h 18m$120–238Bus, train
- Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Southdale Mallbus Ontc
- Take the train from Winnipeg to Thompsontrain VIA Rail
34h 18m$318–746Drive 1,453.6 km
- Drive from Thunder Bay to Thompsoncar 1,453.6 km
18h 58m$290–419Fly
- Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Thompson Municipal Airport (YTH)plane YQT - YTH
12h 13m$360–1,472Bus via Sioux Lookout
- Take the bus from Thunder Bay - 947 Memorial Avenue to Sioux Lookout - JMK1 Hostelbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Lookout - JMK1 Hostel to Winnipeg - Airportbus
- Take the bus from Winnipeg Airport to Thompson, MBbus
22h 30m$429–570
Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Thompson Municipal Airport (YTH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thunder Bay to Thompson is to bus which costs $120 - $240 and takes 20h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Thunder Bay to Thompson is to fly which takes 12h 13m and costs $360 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Thunder Bay to Thompson. However, there are services departing from Thunder Bay and arriving at Thompson, MB via Westbound Tecumseh at Tecumseh Loop and Winnipeg Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 18m.
The distance between Thunder Bay and Thompson is 1504 km. The road distance is 1453.6 km.
The best way to get from Thunder Bay to Thompson without a car is to bus which takes 20h 18m and costs $120 - $240.
It takes approximately 20h 18m to get from Thunder Bay to Thompson, including transfers.
Thunder Bay to Thompson bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, depart from Thunder Bay station.
The best way to get from Thunder Bay to Thompson is to bus which takes 20h 18m and costs $120 - $240. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $360 - $1,500 and takes 12h 13m.
Thunder Bay to Thompson bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, arrive at Winnipeg station.
Thompson is 1h behind Thunder Bay. It is currently 5:35 AM in Thunder Bay and 4:35 AM in Thompson.
What companies run services between Thunder Bay, ON, Canada and Thompson, MB, Canada?
You can take a bus from Thunder Bay to Thompson, MB via Winnipeg, Westbound Tecumseh at Tecumseh Loop, Westbound Wellington at Airport Terminal, and Winnipeg Airport in around 20h 18m. Alternatively, WestJet, Calm Air, and two other airlines fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Thompson Municipal Airport (YTH) twice daily.
- Website
- calmair.com
Flights from Thunder Bay International Airport to Thompson Municipal Airport via Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,800–4,000
Flights from Thunder Bay International Airport to Thompson Municipal Airport via Toronto, Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,800
Flights from Thunder Bay International Airport to Thompson Municipal Airport via Calgary, Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–2,100
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Winnipeg to Thompson
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $260–600
- Business
- $320–550
- Business Plus
- $340–550
- Economy
- $290–600
- Economy Plus
- $330–600
- 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
Bus from Thunder Bay to Southdale Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $45–70
- Senior
- $75–120
- Adult
- $90–140
- Phone
- 1-204-939-3991
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thompson Bus
Bus from Winnipeg Airport to Thompson, MB
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- Thompson Bus
- Schedules at
- Thompson Bus
- Book at
- Thompson Bus
Bus from Winnipeg Airport to Thompson, MB
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- Thompson Bus
- Schedules at
- Thompson Bus
- Book at
- Thompson Bus
- 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 - Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $190–250
- Website
- Ontario & Manitoba Bus Service
- Adult
- $190–250
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Thunder Bay to Thompson is 1454 km. It takes approximately 18h 58m to drive from Thunder Bay to Thompson.
There are nine+ hotels available in Thompson.