Bus Tickets from Ottawa to Thunder Bay

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Ottawa
    Departure location: CHEO
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Thunder Bay
    Destination location: Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
    Operated by: Ontario NorthlandOntario Northland
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Ottawa
    Departure location: CHEO
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Thunder Bay
    Destination location: Landmark Hotel
    Operated by: Ontario NorthlandOntario Northland
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Ottawa
    Departure location: CHEO
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Thunder Bay
    Destination location: Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
    Operated by: Ontario NorthlandOntario Northland
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Ottawa
    Departure location: CHEO
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Thunder Bay
    Destination location: Lakehead University
    Operated by: Ontario NorthlandOntario Northland
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Ottawa
    Departure location: CHEO
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Thunder Bay
    Destination location: Lakehead University
    Operated by: Ontario NorthlandOntario Northland
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Ottawa to Thunder Bay.

Bus
Average Price$186 - $368Average Duration21h 43m
27kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$100 - $100Average Duration16h 30m
45kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Ottawa to Thunder Bay

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Thunder Bay. The journey takes about 16 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $100, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
16h 30mAverage Duration
$100Cheapest ticket
45kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Ottawa to Thunder Bay: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$193
Average bus trip duration21h 43m
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure10:15am
Distance674 miles (1086 km)
Latest bus departure5:55pm

Ottawa to Thunder Bay Bus

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

Best price found
04/30
$179
05/01
$198
Today
$158
05/03
No data
05/04
$156
05/05
$156
05/06
$163
05/07
$161
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Ottawa to Thunder Bay was searched and found on May 4, 2025 with a price of $156

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

You can expect to pay from $156 to $225 for a bus ticket from Ottawa to Thunder Bay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $156 which is on 2025-05-04.

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Ottawa to Thunder Bay will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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