How much is the bus ticket from Marathon to Thunder Bay?

The cheapest bus tickets from Marathon to Thunder Bay start from $80. The average price for this route is around $81. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Marathon to Thunder Bay?

The average bus travel time from Marathon to Thunder Bay is 4h 12m, covering a distance of 216 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 5m and is operated by Ontario Northland .

Which bus companies service the Marathon to Thunder Bay route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Marathon to Thunder Bay?

The earliest bus departs from Marathon to Thunder Bay at 3:51am. And the latest bus departs at 3:51am.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Marathon to Thunder Bay?

A bus trip from Marathon to Thunder Bay generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Marathon to Thunder Bay from $66 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Marathon to Thunder Bay on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:51am	Marathon	4h 12m	8:03am	Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre	Cheapest
Bus	3:51am	Marathon	4h 5m	7:56am	Landmark Hotel	Fastest
Bus	3:51am	Marathon	4h 12m	8:03am	Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre	No tags
Bus	3:51am	Marathon	4h 16m	8:07am	Lakehead University	No tags
Bus	3:51am	Marathon	4h 16m	8:07am	Lakehead University	No tags

Next departures for Marathon to Thunder Bay on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:51am	Marathon	4h 12m	8:03am	Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre	Cheapest
Bus	3:51am	Marathon	4h 5m	7:56am	Landmark Hotel	Fastest
Bus	3:51am	Marathon	4h 12m	8:03am	Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre	No tags
Bus	3:51am	Marathon	4h 16m	8:07am	Lakehead University	No tags
Bus	3:51am	Marathon	4h 16m	8:07am	Lakehead University	No tags

Next departures for Marathon to Thunder Bay on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:51am	Marathon	4h 12m	8:03am	Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre	Cheapest
Bus	3:51am	Marathon	4h 5m	7:56am	Landmark Hotel	Fastest
Bus	3:51am	Marathon	4h 12m	8:03am	Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre	No tags
Bus	3:51am	Marathon	4h 16m	8:07am	Lakehead University	No tags
Bus	3:51am	Marathon	4h 16m	8:07am	Lakehead University	No tags

Next departures for Marathon to Thunder Bay on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:51am	Marathon	4h 12m	8:03am	Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre	Cheapest
Bus	3:51am	Marathon	4h 5m	7:56am	Landmark Hotel	Fastest
Bus	3:51am	Marathon	4h 12m	8:03am	Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre	No tags
Bus	3:51am	Marathon	4h 16m	8:07am	Lakehead University	No tags
Bus	3:51am	Marathon	4h 16m	8:07am	Lakehead University	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Marathon to Thunder Bay

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Thunder Bay. The journey takes about 4 hours 12 minutes, and with fares starting at just $80, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

4h 12mAverage Duration

216 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$80 - $102	Average Duration4h 12m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$83 - $194	Average Duration3h 55m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$34 - $34	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Marathon and Thunder Bay?

Stops in Marathon

A
Bushwhacked Inc.
Bushwhacked Inc., 2 Hemlo Drive Unit 12, Marathon Mall, Marathon ON P0T 2E0, Canada

Stops in Thunder Bay

A
Lakehead University
Agora Circle at Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON 7041 SN, Canada
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B
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
Main Entrance on Ron Saddington Way, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 7A5, Canada
Visit page
C
Thunder Bay Greyhound Bus Station
815 Fort William Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 3A4
D
Happy Time Tours
1475 Walsh St W, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 4X6, Canada

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Ontario Northland

4/57,714 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Based on 7714 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Ontario Northland ticket prices on this trip start at $80

Ontario Northland Marathon Thunder Bay recent customer reviews

The driver was higly experience. He made the trip seamless

Dickson O.

December 15, 2024

Quiet and accommodating

Jordan V.

September 3, 2024

Driver was excellent

Sheryl L.

December 12, 2023

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Marathon, CA to Thunder Bay by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Marathon to Thunder Bay?
The cheapest bus tickets from Marathon to Thunder Bay start from $80. The average price for this route is around $81. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Marathon to Thunder Bay?
The average bus travel time from Marathon to Thunder Bay is 4h 12m, covering a distance of 216 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 5m and is operated by Ontario Northland.
Which bus companies service the Marathon to Thunder Bay route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Marathon to Thunder Bay?
The earliest bus departs from Marathon to Thunder Bay at 3:51am. And the latest bus departs at 3:51am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Marathon to Thunder Bay?
A bus trip from Marathon to Thunder Bay generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-26

$80

11-27

$80

Today

$84

11-29

$73

11-30

No data

12-01

$66

12-02

$66

12-03

$66

The cheapest trip from Marathon, CA to Thunder Bay was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $66

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Marathon, CA to Thunder Bay, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $66 to $95 for a bus ticket from Marathon, CA to Thunder Bay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $66 which is on 2025-12-01.