What is the distance between Sudbury and Thunder Bay?

It's about 662 km (411 miles) from Sudbury to Thunder Bay.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sudbury to Thunder Bay?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Sudbury Bus Terminal, in Sudbury, and end it at Lakehead University, in Thunder Bay.

Bus Sudbury to Thunder Bay from $167 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sudbury to Thunder Bay on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:57pm	Sudbury - Laurentian University	14h 6m	8:03am	Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre	Cheapest
Bus	6:06pm	Sudbury Health Science North	13h 50m	7:56am	Landmark Hotel	Fastest
Bus	5:57pm	Sudbury - Laurentian University	14h 6m	8:03am	Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre	No tags
Bus	5:57pm	Sudbury - Laurentian University	14h 10m	8:07am	Lakehead University	No tags
Bus	5:57pm	Sudbury - Laurentian University	14h 10m	8:07am	Lakehead University	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 2:10 AM EST.

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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 14 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $200, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

14h 10mAverage Duration

661 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$200 - $245	Average Duration14h 10m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$123 - $123	Average Duration11h 15m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e

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Ontario Northland

4/57,703 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Customers have shared that the bus service includes friendly and helpful drivers, as well as WiFi availability. However, there were some concerns about temperature control with the air conditioning being too cold initially and luggage handling during transfers.

Ontario Northland Sudbury Thunder Bay recent customer reviews

😊I‘ve been traveling from Ottawa to Thunder Bay. The transfer did work proper. It was to cold because of the aircon, after speaking to the driver, the temperature was ok. 🙁They just throw my backpack out onto the dirty ground when l was supposed to change the bus.

Jasmin W.

July 11, 2023

Awesome driver. Wifi service. Nothing can be better.

Michaela K.

June 5, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Sudbury and Thunder Bay?

Stops in Sudbury

A - Sudbury Bus Terminal

B - Laurentian University

C - Sudbury Health Sciences North

Stops in Thunder Bay

A - Lakehead University

B - Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

C - Thunder Bay Greyhound Bus Station

D - Happy Time Tours

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

What is the distance between Sudbury and Thunder Bay?
It's about 662 km (411 miles) from Sudbury to Thunder Bay.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sudbury to Thunder Bay?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Sudbury Bus Terminal, in Sudbury, and end it at Lakehead University, in Thunder Bay.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-17

$186

11-18

$205

Today

$206

11-20

$186

11-21

$168

11-22

No data

11-23

No data

11-24

$173

The cheapest trip from Sudbury, CA to Thunder Bay was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $168

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

You can expect to pay from $168 to $234 for a bus ticket from Sudbury, CA to Thunder Bay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $168 which is on 2025-11-21.