There are 3 ways to get from Manitowoc to Thunder Bay by car, plane, or bus
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Drive, fly
best- Drive from Manitowoc to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)
- Fly from Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)YAM - YQT
7h 41m$335–823Drive 902.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Manitowoc to Thunder Bay902.7 km
11h 16m$180–260Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Manitowoc, WI to Escanaba, MI
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace, MI
- Drive from St. Ignace, MI to Sault Ste Marie
- Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay
21h 42m$223–379
Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manitowoc to Thunder Bay is to drive which costs $180 - $260 and takes 11h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Manitowoc to Thunder Bay is to drive and fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $330 - $850.
The distance between Manitowoc and Thunder Bay is 954 km. The road distance is 902.7 km.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Manitowoc to Thunder Bay, including transfers.
Thunder Bay is 1h ahead of Manitowoc. It is currently 10:09 PM in Manitowoc and 11:09 PM in Thunder Bay.
Yes, the driving distance between Manitowoc to Thunder Bay is 903 km. It takes approximately 11h 16m to drive from Manitowoc to Thunder Bay.
There are 30+ hotels available in Thunder Bay.
What companies run services between Manitowoc, WI, USA and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?
There is no direct connection from Manitowoc to Thunder Bay. However, you can drive to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) airport then fly to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manitowoc to Thunder Bay via Manitowoc, WI, Escanaba, MI, St. Ignace, MI, and Sault Ste Marie in around 21h 42m.
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- Website
- bearskinairlines.com
Flights from Sault Ste. Marie Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $850–2,100
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Manitowoc, WI to Escanaba, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- 1.800.461.8558
- info@ontarionorthland.ca
- Website
- ontarionorthland.ca
Bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/en
- Adult
- $110–180
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