How far is Sault Ste. Marie from Thunder Bay?

It's about 426 km (264 miles) from Sault Ste. Marie to Thunder Bay.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sault Ste. Marie to Thunder Bay?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Howard Johnson, in Sault Ste. Marie, and end it at Lakehead University, in Thunder Bay.

Bus Sault Ste. Marie to Thunder Bay from $127 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sault Ste. Marie to Thunder Bay on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:38pm	Sault College	9h 25m	8:03am	Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre	Cheapest
Bus	10:44pm	Sault Area Hospital	9h 12m	7:56am	Landmark Hotel	Fastest
Bus	10:38pm	Sault College	9h 25m	8:03am	Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre	No tags
Bus	10:38pm	Sault College	9h 29m	8:07am	Lakehead University	No tags
Bus	10:38pm	Sault College	9h 29m	8:07am	Lakehead University	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 2:49 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Sault Ste. Marie to Thunder Bay

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Thunder Bay. The journey takes about 7 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

7h 45mAverage Duration

424 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$153 - $196	Average Duration9h 26m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$63 - $99	Average Duration7h 45m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Sault Ste. Marie and Thunder Bay?

Stops in Sault Ste. Marie

A
Howard Johnson
503 Trunk Rd (Howard Johnsons), Sault Ste Marie, ON P6A 3T1
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B
Sault Area Hospital
22 Northwood St, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 4M4, Canada
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C
Transit stop shelter on Willow Ave at Algoma Clinic entrance
294 Willow Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 0A9, 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
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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

4/57,704 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Customers praise the great bus driver for confidently navigating through bad weather and being courteous. However, there were complaints about a 1.5-hour delay with no communication to passengers and unresponsive 24/7 support for calls.

Ontario Northland Sault Ste. Marie Thunder Bay recent customer reviews

Bus started 1 hr 30 minutes late and there was no communication / update sent to the travellers, plus 24/7 support was not attending any calls.

Madhav S.

September 2, 2023

Great bus driver who drove confidently through some nasty weather ! He is a great driver and very courteous

Karla A.

February 17, 2023

Smooth journey

Wasim L.

May 22, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sault Ste. Marie, CA to Thunder Bay by bus

How far is Sault Ste. Marie from Thunder Bay?
It's about 426 km (264 miles) from Sault Ste. Marie to Thunder Bay.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sault Ste. Marie to Thunder Bay?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Howard Johnson, in Sault Ste. Marie, 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

11-20

$163

11-21

$156

Today

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11-23

$142

11-24

$131

11-25

$128

11-26

$128

11-27

$128

The cheapest trip from Sault Ste. Marie, CA to Thunder Bay was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $128

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

You can expect to pay from $128 to $184 for a bus ticket from Sault Ste. Marie, CA to Thunder Bay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $128 which is on 2025-11-26.