There are 4 ways to get from Calgary 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
best- Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane YYC - YQT
4h 23m$154–854Bus
- Take the bus from Calgary to Reginabus
- Take the bus from Regina, SK - 2820B Avonhurst to Winnipeg East, MBbus
- Take the bus from Southdale Mall to Thunder Baybus
30h 8m$326–483Drive 2,016.8 km
- Drive from Calgary to Thunder Baycar 2,016.8 km
23h 31m$393–568Bus via Lumsden
- Take the bus from Calgary to Lumsdenbus
- Take the bus from Regina, SK - 2820B Avonhurst to Winnipeg East, MBbus
- Take the bus from Southdale Mall to Thunder Baybus
33h 11m$368–548
Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calgary to Thunder Bay is to bus which costs $320 - $490 and takes 30h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Calgary to Thunder Bay is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $150 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Calgary to Thunder Bay. However, there are services departing from Calgary and arriving at Thunder Bay via Lumsden - Esso, SK - SK-20 Hwy 20, Lumsden, Regina, SK - 2820B Avonhurst and Southdale Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 11m.
The distance between Calgary and Thunder Bay is 1809 km. The road distance is 2016.8 km.
The best way to get from Calgary to Thunder Bay without a car is to bus which takes 30h 8m and costs $320 - $490.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Calgary to Thunder Bay, including transfers.
Calgary to Thunder Bay bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Calgary station.
The best way to get from Calgary to Thunder Bay is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $150 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $490 and takes 30h 8m.
Calgary to Thunder Bay bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lumsden station.
Thunder Bay is 2h ahead of Calgary. It is currently 12:35 AM in Calgary and 2:35 AM in Thunder Bay.
What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?
WestJet flies from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from EB 8 Street SW Station to Thunder Bay via SB Anderson CTrain Station, Calgary, Regina, Regina, SK - 2820B Avonhurst, Winnipeg East, MB, and Southdale Mall in around 30h 8m.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–500
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport via Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–500
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Calgary to Regina
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $80–140
Bus from Calgary to Lumsden
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $100–170
- Phone
- 1-833-583-3636
- contact@riderexpress.ca
- Website
- riderexpress.ca
Bus from Regina, SK - 2820B Avonhurst to Winnipeg East, MB
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Website
- https://riderexpress.ca/
- Standard
- $120–160
- Phone
- 1.800.461.8558
- info@ontarionorthland.ca
- Website
- ontarionorthland.ca
Bus from Southdale Mall to Thunder Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/en
- Adult
- $110–170
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Why you should take the train in the US, Need to know: Greyhound, and How do I buy a London Underground ticket? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Calgary to Thunder Bay is 2017 km. It takes approximately 23h 31m to drive from Calgary to Thunder Bay.
There are 33+ hotels available in Thunder Bay.






