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How to get fromPortland to Thunder Bayby plane, train, bus, shuttle, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Portland International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane PDX - YQT
    11h 26m
    $184–804

  2. Train, bus, shuttle, drive

    1. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to U of M Duluthbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Knife River Trailhead to Grand Maraisshuttle bus
    4. Drive from Grand Marais to Kakabeka Fallscar car
    47h 54m

  3. Drive 2,999.2 km

    1. Drive from Portland to Thunder Baycar car 2,999.2 km
    32h 45m
    $595–859

  4. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane SEA - YQT
    11h 15m
    $299–1,081

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Winnipegtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Southdale Mall to Thunder Baybus bus
    2d 23h
    $751–1,644

Portland to Thunder Bay by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$751Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,540.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 26m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?

Delta, WestJet, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) every 4 hours.

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