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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, On

Composite routes from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, On

Cheapest
18 h 13 min
Car
1378 km.
from $75
Other
22 h 37 min
Bus, Train
1082 km.
from $281.55

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
Air Canada
Website
Porter Airlines
Website
Air Canada
Website
4h 54m
Every day
$356.23–$1,081.42
Porter Airlines
Website
2h 29m
Every day
$229.01–$496.18
Train operators
Found: 1
VIA Rail
Website
VIA Rail
Website
8h 5m
3 times a week
$49.62–$114.50
+1 888 842-7245
+1 888 842-7245
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Bus operators
Found: 2
Ontario Northland
Website
Kasper Transportation
Website
Ontario Northland
Website
7h 7m
Once daily
$63.61–$95.42
+1 705 472 4500
+1 705 472 4500
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Kasper Transportation
Website
5h 19m
Once daily
$127.23–$190.84
1-855-566-2378
1-855-566-2378
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, ON?

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, ON is to bus and night bus which costs $163.04 - $260.87 and takes 23h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, ON?

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, ON is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $119.57 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Ottawa and Thunder Bay, ON?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, ON. However, there are services departing from Ottawa - Via Rail and arriving at Thunder Bay via Sudbury and Sault Ste Marie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 27m.

How far is it from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, ON?

The distance between Ottawa and Thunder Bay, ON is 1105 km. The road distance is 1460.2 km.

How do I travel from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, ON without a car?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, ON without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 37m and costs $217.39 - $358.70 .

How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, ON?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, ON, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Thunder Bay, ON bus from?

Ottawa to Thunder Bay, ON bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, depart from Ottawa - Via Rail station.

Where does the Ottawa to Thunder Bay, ON bus arrive?

Ottawa to Thunder Bay, ON bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, arrive at Sudbury station.

Can I drive from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, ON?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Thunder Bay, ON is 1460 km. It takes approximately 18h 44m to drive from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, ON.

Where can I stay near Thunder Bay, ON?

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