What is the best way to travel from Ottawa, ON to Thunder Bay, ON?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Thunder Bay, ON from Ottawa, ON?
You can get to Thunder Bay, ON with just $126 by taking a Flight from CargoLogicAir, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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CargoLogicAir6h 42m07:00 AMOttawa AirportOttawa International Bus Stop1:42 PMThunder Bay AirportThunder Bay International Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from CargoLogicAir goes from Ottawa International Bus Stop, Ottawa Airport (Canada) at 2/4/2026 7:00:00 AM to Thunder Bay International Bus Station, Thunder Bay Airport (Canada) arriving at 2/4/2026 1:42:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 42m
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CargoLogicAir4h 37m03:05 PMOttawa AirportOttawa International Bus Stop7:42 PMThunder Bay AirportThunder Bay International Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from CargoLogicAir goes from Ottawa International Bus Stop, Ottawa Airport (Canada) at 2/4/2026 3:05:00 PM to Thunder Bay International Bus Station, Thunder Bay Airport (Canada) arriving at 2/4/2026 7:42:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 37m
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Air Canada5h 5m05:00 AMOttawa AirportOttawa International Bus Stop10:05 AMThunder Bay AirportThunder Bay International Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Air Canada goes from Ottawa International Bus Stop, Ottawa Airport (Canada) at 2/4/2026 5:00:00 AM to Thunder Bay International Bus Station, Thunder Bay Airport (Canada) arriving at 2/4/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
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Air Canada6h 35m012:00 PMOttawa AirportOttawa International Bus Stop6:35 PMThunder Bay AirportThunder Bay International Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Air Canada goes from Ottawa International Bus Stop, Ottawa Airport (Canada) at 2/4/2026 12:00:00 PM to Thunder Bay International Bus Station, Thunder Bay Airport (Canada) arriving at 2/4/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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Porter Airlines7h 2m06:40 AMOttawa AirportOttawa International Bus Stop1:42 PMThunder Bay AirportThunder Bay International Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Porter Airlines goes from Ottawa International Bus Stop, Ottawa Airport (Canada) at 2/4/2026 6:40:00 AM to Thunder Bay International Bus Station, Thunder Bay Airport (Canada) arriving at 2/4/2026 1:42:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $210 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 2m
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Ontario Northland21h 48m010:15 AMOttawa, ONTrain Station8:03 AMThunder Bay, ONRegional Health Sciences Centre0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 2/4/2026 10:15:00 AM to Regional Health Sciences Centre, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) arriving at 2/5/2026 8:03:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $215 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 48m
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Ontario Northland21h 52m010:15 AMOttawa, ONTrain Station8:07 AMThunder Bay, ONAgora Circle / Lakehead University0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 2/4/2026 10:15:00 AM to Agora Circle / Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) arriving at 2/5/2026 8:07:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $215 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 52m
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Ontario Northland22h 1m010:15 AMOttawa, ONTrain Station8:16 AMThunder Bay, ONWalsh St W0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 2/4/2026 10:15:00 AM to Walsh St W, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) arriving at 2/5/2026 8:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $215 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 1m
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Ontario Northland21h 41m010:15 AMOttawa, ONTrain Station7:56 AMThunder Bay, ONLandmark Hotel Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 2/4/2026 10:15:00 AM to Landmark Hotel Bus Station, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) arriving at 2/5/2026 7:56:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $215 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 41m
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Ontario Northland21h 39m010:24 AMOttawa, ONHospital General Campus8:03 AMThunder Bay, ONRegional Health Sciences Centre0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Hospital General Campus, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 2/4/2026 10:24:00 AM to Regional Health Sciences Centre, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) arriving at 2/5/2026 8:03:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $215 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 39m
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What are the fastest trips from Ottawa, ON to Thunder Bay, ON?
You can get to Thunder Bay, ON from Ottawa, ON in just 4h 37m with a Flight from CargoLogicAir. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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CargoLogicAir4h 37m03:05 PMOttawa AirportOttawa International Bus Stop7:42 PMThunder Bay AirportThunder Bay International Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from CargoLogicAir goes from Ottawa International Bus Stop, Ottawa Airport (Canada) at 2/4/2026 3:05:00 PM to Thunder Bay International Bus Station, Thunder Bay Airport (Canada) arriving at 2/4/2026 7:42:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 37m
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Air Canada5h 5m05:00 AMOttawa AirportOttawa International Bus Stop10:05 AMThunder Bay AirportThunder Bay International Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Air Canada goes from Ottawa International Bus Stop, Ottawa Airport (Canada) at 2/4/2026 5:00:00 AM to Thunder Bay International Bus Station, Thunder Bay Airport (Canada) arriving at 2/4/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
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Air Canada6h 35m012:00 PMOttawa AirportOttawa International Bus Stop6:35 PMThunder Bay AirportThunder Bay International Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Air Canada goes from Ottawa International Bus Stop, Ottawa Airport (Canada) at 2/4/2026 12:00:00 PM to Thunder Bay International Bus Station, Thunder Bay Airport (Canada) arriving at 2/4/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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CargoLogicAir6h 42m07:00 AMOttawa AirportOttawa International Bus Stop1:42 PMThunder Bay AirportThunder Bay International Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from CargoLogicAir goes from Ottawa International Bus Stop, Ottawa Airport (Canada) at 2/4/2026 7:00:00 AM to Thunder Bay International Bus Station, Thunder Bay Airport (Canada) arriving at 2/4/2026 1:42:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 42m
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Porter Airlines7h 2m06:40 AMOttawa AirportOttawa International Bus Stop1:42 PMThunder Bay AirportThunder Bay International Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Porter Airlines goes from Ottawa International Bus Stop, Ottawa Airport (Canada) at 2/4/2026 6:40:00 AM to Thunder Bay International Bus Station, Thunder Bay Airport (Canada) arriving at 2/4/2026 1:42:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $210 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 2m
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Ontario Northland21h 39m010:24 AMOttawa, ONHospital General Campus8:03 AMThunder Bay, ONRegional Health Sciences Centre0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Hospital General Campus, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 2/4/2026 10:24:00 AM to Regional Health Sciences Centre, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) arriving at 2/5/2026 8:03:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $215 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 39m
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Ontario Northland21h 41m010:15 AMOttawa, ONTrain Station7:56 AMThunder Bay, ONLandmark Hotel Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 2/4/2026 10:15:00 AM to Landmark Hotel Bus Station, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) arriving at 2/5/2026 7:56:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $215 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 41m
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Ontario Northland21h 48m010:15 AMOttawa, ONTrain Station8:03 AMThunder Bay, ONRegional Health Sciences Centre0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 2/4/2026 10:15:00 AM to Regional Health Sciences Centre, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) arriving at 2/5/2026 8:03:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $215 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 48m
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Ontario Northland21h 52m010:15 AMOttawa, ONTrain Station8:07 AMThunder Bay, ONAgora Circle / Lakehead University0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 2/4/2026 10:15:00 AM to Agora Circle / Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) arriving at 2/5/2026 8:07:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $215 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 52m
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Ontario Northland22h 1m010:15 AMOttawa, ONTrain Station8:16 AMThunder Bay, ONWalsh St W0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 2/4/2026 10:15:00 AM to Walsh St W, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) arriving at 2/5/2026 8:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $215 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 1m
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Bus from Ottawa, ON to Thunder Bay, ON
What are the most popular stations in Ottawa, ON and Thunder Bay, ON?
In Ottawa, ON, you will usually depart from Train Station, Woodroffe / Baseline Bus Stop or Laurier E / Cumberland, while in Thunder Bay, ON you will be arriving at Regional Health Sciences Centre, Landmark Hotel Bus Station or Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Thunder Bay, ON from Ottawa, ON? With 10 connections between 1 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Ottawa, ON and Thunder Bay, ON, you can pay as low as $126 with a Flight from CargoLogicAir.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from CargoLogicAir: you will get to Thunder Bay, ON in just 4h 37m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Ottawa, ON and Thunder Bay, ON are Ontario Northland, CargoLogicAir and Air Canada, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Ottawa, ON and Thunder Bay, ON is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Vanier or to Thunder Bay Airport, and look at flights from Ottawa Airport, and landing at Thunder Bay Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Ottawa, ON to Thunder Bay, ON?
The most popular companies between Ottawa, ON and Thunder Bay, ON, are Ontario Northland, CargoLogicAir and Air Canada. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Ontario Northland
Airlines: CargoLogicAir, Air Canada and Porter Airlines
All you need to know when you travel from Ottawa, ON to Thunder Bay, ON
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Ottawa, ON to Thunder Bay, ON. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Ottawa, ON to Thunder Bay, ON
How can I reach Thunder Bay, ON from Ottawa, ON?
Every day, there are on average 10 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Thunder Bay, ON from Ottawa, ON.
How far is Thunder Bay, ON from Ottawa, ON?
The distance between Ottawa, ON and Thunder Bay, ON is 671.2 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Ottawa, ON and Thunder Bay, ON?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 29 kgs of CO2, a train 38 kgs, a car 184 kgs, and a flight 266 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Ottawa, ON to Thunder Bay, ON?
You can get to Thunder Bay, ON with just $126 by taking a Flight from CargoLogicAir.
What is the fastest way to get from Ottawa, ON to Thunder Bay, ON?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Thunder Bay, ON in just 4h 37m with a Flight from CargoLogicAir.
More routes to Ottawa, ON and to Thunder Bay, ON
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