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36 h 33 min
3304 km.
from $181
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nanaimo to Thunder Bay

Composite routes from Nanaimo to Thunder Bay

Cheapest
36 h 33 min
Car
3304 km.
from $181
Other
2 d 18 h 11 min
Ferry, Train, Bus
2520 km.
Select a ticket
10 h 4 min
Bus, Plane
2520 km.
from $738.34

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Nanaimo to Thunder
Ave. Duration:
12h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$419.85–$1,526.71
Plane from Victoria International Airport to Thunder
Ave. Duration:
8h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$521.63–$1,781.16

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Nanaimo Airport to Thunder
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.28–$954.19
Plane from Nanaimo to Thunder
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.28–$954.19
Plane from Victoria International Airport to Thunder
Ave. Duration:
7h 41m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$267.17–$1,145.03

Bus operators

Vancouver Island Connector

Phone:
1 866 986 3466
Email:
Website:
viconnector.com/
Bus from Nanaimo, BC - Port Place Shopping Mall to Mill
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$13.99–$29.26

Ontario Northland

Phone:
+1 705 472 4500
Email:
Website:
ontarionorthland.ca/en
Bus from Winnipeg to Thunder
Ave. Duration:
8h 49m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$89.06–$139.95

Train operators

VIA Rail

Phone:
+1 888 842-7245
Website:
viarail.ca/en
Train from Vancouver to Winnipeg
Ave. Duration:
2d 5h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$190.84–$292.62

Other operators

Hullo Ferries

Phone:
236-362-1045
Email:
Website:
hullo.com/
Other from Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a day

BC Ferries

Phone:
1-888-223-3779
Website:
bcferries.com
Other from Nanaimo Departure Bay to Horseshoe
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.54–$114.50

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Thunder Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Thunder Bay is to fly which costs $195.65 - $815.22 and takes 8h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Thunder Bay?

The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Thunder Bay is to fly which takes 8h 6m and costs $195.65 - $815.22 .

Is there a direct flight between Nanaimo and Thunder Bay?

There are no direct flights between Nanaimo and Thunder Bay. The fastest has 1 change and takes 10h 25m and costs $184.78 - $815.22 .

How far is it from Nanaimo to Thunder Bay?

The distance between Nanaimo and Thunder Bay is 2539 km.

How do I travel from Nanaimo to Thunder Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Nanaimo to Thunder Bay without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 2 days 18h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nanaimo to Thunder Bay?

It takes approximately 11h 37m to get from Nanaimo to Thunder Bay, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Nanaimo and Thunder Bay?

Thunder Bay is 3h ahead of Nanaimo. It is currently 01:52 in Nanaimo and 04:52 in Thunder Bay.

Where can I stay near Thunder Bay?

There are 33+ hotels available in Thunder Bay. Prices start at $52.41 per night.
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