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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | CHEO | Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | CHEO | Landmark Hotel | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | CHEO | Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre | No tags | ||||
| Bus | CHEO | Lakehead University | No tags | ||||
| Bus | CHEO | Lakehead University | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:39 PM EST.
Compare 2 ways to go from Ottawa to Thunder Bay
We recommend taking the bus
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Thunder Bay. The journey takes about 21 hours 42 minutes and with fares starting at just $189, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
12bus per day
21h 42mAverage Duration
674 milesDistance
27kgCO₂ emissions
| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$189 - $233 | Average Duration21h 42m | 27kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average Price$100 - $100 | Average Duration16h 30m | 45kg CO₂e |
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CA bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad
Where are the popular stops in Ottawa and Thunder Bay?
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ottawa, CA to Thunder Bay by bus
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
$159
11/18
$195
Today
$205
11/20
No data
11/21
$159
11/22
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11/23
No data
11/24
$164
The cheapest trip from Ottawa, CA to Thunder Bay was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $159To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Ottawa, CA to Thunder Bay, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $159 to $231 for a bus ticket from Ottawa, CA to Thunder Bay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $159 which is on 2025-11-21.
