There are 4 ways to get from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay 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 Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane YWG - YQT
2h 53m$162–702Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Baybus Ontc
8h 49m$45–140Drive 693.9 km
- Drive from Winnipeg to Thunder Baycar 693.9 km
8h 49m$139–200Bus via Sioux Lookout
- Take the bus from Winnipeg - Airport to Sioux Lookout - Tim Horton'sbus Wpsl
- Take the bus from Sioux Lookout - Tim Horton's to Thunder Bay - Airportbus Sltb
13h 28m$356–486
Winnipeg to Thunder Bay by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay is to bus which costs $45 - $140 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $160 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Winnipeg and arriving at Thunder Bay. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 49m.
The distance between Winnipeg and Thunder Bay is 607 km. The road distance is 693.9 km.
The best way to get from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay without a car is to bus which takes 8h 49m and costs $45 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay, including transfers.
Winnipeg to Thunder Bay bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, depart from Winnipeg station.
The best way to get from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $140 and takes 8h 49m.
Winnipeg to Thunder Bay bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, arrive at Thunder Bay station.
Thunder Bay is 1h ahead of Winnipeg. It is currently 8:16 AM in Winnipeg and 9:16 AM in Thunder Bay.
What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?
WestJet flies from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) once daily. Alternatively, Ontario Northland operates a bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay 6 times a week. Tickets cost $45–140 and the journey takes 8h 49m.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Phone
- +1 800 363 7512
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ontario Northland
Bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- 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 Winnipeg - Airport to Sioux Lookout - Tim Horton's
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $190–260
- Website
- Ontario & Manitoba Bus Service
- Adult
- $190–260
Bus from Sioux Lookout - Tim Horton's to Thunder Bay - Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $160–220
- Website
- Ontario & Manitoba Bus Service
- Adult
- $160–220
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Winnipeg to Thunder Bay is 694 km. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay.
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