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How to get fromVancouver to Thunder Bayby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane YVR - YQT
    6h 35m
    $133–857

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Winnipegtrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the bus from Southdale Mall to Thunder Baybus bus Ontc
    2d 14h
    $630–1,325

  3. Drive 2,982 km

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Thunder Baycar car 2,982 km
    34h 29m
    $584–843

  4. Train, bus via Dinorwic, ON

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Winnipegtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Winnipeg - Balmoral Transit Station to Dinorwicbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dinorwic, ON to Thunder Baybus bus
    2d 16h
    $885–1,595

Vancouver to Thunder Bay by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$630Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,477 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

WestJet, Porter Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) every 4 hours.

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