What is the travel distance from Thunder Bay to Fort Frances?

It's about 302 km (188 miles) from Thunder Bay to Fort Frances.

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Lakehead University, in Thunder Bay, and end it at Couchiching First Nation, in Fort Frances.

Bus Thunder Bay to Fort Frances from $74 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Thunder Bay to Fort Frances on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:03am	Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre	5h 25m	12:28pm	Couchiching First Nation	Cheapest
Bus	9:15am	Thunder Bay	4h 13m	12:28pm	Couchiching First Nation	Fastest
Bus	8:03am	Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre	5h 25m	12:28pm	Couchiching First Nation	No tags
Bus	8:03am	Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre	5h 30m	12:33pm	Sunset Dr. (Behind McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	8:03am	Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre	5h 30m	12:33pm	Sunset Dr. (Behind McDonalds)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:50 PM EST.

Get from Thunder Bay to Fort Frances

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 32 minutes, and with fares starting at just $90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

5h 32mAverage Duration

305 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Thunder Bay and Fort Frances?

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

Stops in Fort Frances

A
Couchiching First Nation
110 Jourdain Cres, Fort Frances, ON P0W, Canada
Visit page
B
Fort Frances
601 Reid Ave, Fort Frances, ON P9A, Canada

Compare bus companies

Ontario Northland

4/57,703 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Customers express dissatisfaction with the service, specifically mentioning delays and late arrivals. These issues seem to be consistent across multiple reviews. However, customers also appreciate the courteous and knowledgeable staff.

Ontario Northland Thunder Bay Fort Frances recent customer reviews

I would of enjoyed the the bus ride if I was able to have a break to stretch my legs

Eden D.

May 6, 2022

Friendly drivers, very accommodating.

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September 23, 2025

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June 27, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Thunder Bay to Fort Frances by bus

What is the travel distance from Thunder Bay to Fort Frances?
It's about 302 km (188 miles) from Thunder Bay to Fort Frances.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Thunder Bay to Fort Frances?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Lakehead University, in Thunder Bay, and end it at Couchiching First Nation, in Fort Frances.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-19

$74

11-20

$95

Today

No data

11-22

$91

11-23

No data

11-24

$74

11-25

$74

11-26

$74

The cheapest trip from Thunder Bay to Fort Frances was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $74

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

You can expect to pay from $74 to $108 for a bus ticket from Thunder Bay to Fort Frances based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $74 which is on 2025-11-24.