There are 4 ways to get from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG)plane YQT - YWG
2h 6m$191–704Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Winnipegbus Ontc
9h 4m$45–140Drive 693 km
- Drive from Thunder Bay to Winnipegcar 693 km
8h 48m$139–200Bus via Sioux Lookout
- Take the bus from Thunder Bay - 947 Memorial Avenue to Sioux Lookout - JMK1 Hostelbus Tbsl
- Take the bus from Sioux Lookout - JMK1 Hostel to Winnipeg - Balmoral Transit Stationbus Slwp
12h 5m$349–470
Thunder Bay to Winnipeg by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg is to bus which costs $45 - $140 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $190 - $750.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thunder Bay and arriving at Winnipeg. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 9h 4m.
The distance between Thunder Bay and Winnipeg is 607 km. The road distance is 693 km.
The best way to get from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg without a car is to bus which takes 9h 4m and costs $45 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg, including transfers.
Thunder Bay to Winnipeg bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, depart from Thunder Bay station.
The best way to get from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $190 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $140 and takes 9h 4m.
Thunder Bay to Winnipeg bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, arrive at Winnipeg station.
Winnipeg is 1h behind Thunder Bay. It is currently 1:42 PM in Thunder Bay and 12:42 PM in Winnipeg.
What companies run services between Thunder Bay, ON, Canada and Winnipeg, MB, Canada?
WestJet flies from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) once daily. Alternatively, Ontario Northland operates a bus from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg 6 times a week. Tickets cost $45–140 and the journey takes 9h 4m.
- 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
- $140–700
- 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
- +1 855 566 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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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Thunder Bay to Winnipeg is 693 km. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg.
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