There are 4 ways to get from Toronto to Thunder Bay by plane, bus (Flixbus), 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 from Toronto Island Airport
best- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane YTZ - YQT
2h 5m$190–750Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Toronto to Sudburybus
- Take the bus from Sudbury to Sault Ste Mariebus
- Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus
21h 23m$124–292Drive 1,276.4 km
- Drive from Toronto to Thunder Baycar 1,276.4 km
16h 39m$259–373Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane YYZ - YQT
3h 16m$130–480
Toronto to Thunder Bay by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Toronto to Thunder Bay is to bus which costs $120 - $300 and takes 21h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Toronto to Thunder Bay is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $190 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Toronto to Thunder Bay. However, there are services departing from Toronto and arriving at Thunder Bay via Sudbury and Sault Ste Marie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 23m.
The distance between Toronto and Thunder Bay is 928 km. The road distance is 1276.4 km.
The best way to get from Toronto to Thunder Bay without a car is to bus which takes 21h 23m and costs $120 - $300.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT), including transfers and time at the airport.
Toronto to Thunder Bay bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Toronto station.
The best way to get from Toronto to Thunder Bay is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $190 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $300 and takes 21h 23m.
The quickest flight from Toronto Island Airport Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 5m.
Toronto to Thunder Bay bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sudbury station.
What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?
Porter Airlines flies from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toronto to Thunder Bay via Sudbury and Sault Ste Marie in around 21h 23m.
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–650
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–480
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Sudbury
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Toronto to Thunder Bay is 1276 km. It takes approximately 16h 39m to drive from Toronto to Thunder Bay.
Porter Airlines offers flights from Toronto Island Airport Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport Airport.
There are 35+ hotels available in Thunder Bay.