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There are 5 ways to get from Montreal to Thunder Bay by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)planeYUL - YQT
    6h 11m
    $244–554

  2. Train to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain
    2. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)planeYOW - YQT
    6h 12m
    $230–675

  3. Train, bus via White River

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Sudburybus
    3. Take the train from Sudbury to White Rivertrain
    4. Take the bus from White River, ON to Thunder Bay, ONbus
    25h 38m
    $362–651

  4. Drive 1,573.8 km

    1. Drive from Montreal to Thunder Baycar1,573.8 km
    20h 5m
    $307–443

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Sudburybus
    3. Take the bus from Sudbury to Sault Ste Mariebus
    4. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus
    26h 13m
    $277–512

Montreal to Thunder Bay by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration26h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$277Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?

Porter Airlines and Air Canada fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) every 4 hours.

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