How far is Kenora from Thunder Bay?

The distance covered from Kenora to Thunder Bay is 405 km (252 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Lake of the Woods Hospital, in Kenora, and end it at Lakehead University, in Thunder Bay.

Bus Kenora to Thunder Bay from $95 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Kenora to Thunder Bay on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:05pm	Lake of the Woods Hospital	8h 39m	12:44am	Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre	Cheapest
Bus	3:28pm	Kenora Bus Depot	7h 5m	11:33pm	Thunder Bay	Fastest
Bus	3:05pm	Lake of the Woods Hospital	8h 39m	12:44am	Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre	No tags
Bus	3:05pm	Lake of the Woods Hospital	7h 28m	11:33pm	Thunder Bay	No tags
Bus	3:05pm	Lake of the Woods Hospital	7h 28m	11:33pm	Thunder Bay	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:32 PM CST.

Compare 3 ways to go from Kenora 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 5 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 30mAverage Duration

412 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$115 - $146	Average Duration7h 34m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$310 - $416	Average Duration9h 34m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$51 - $109	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

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Ontario Northland

4/57,699 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Based on 7699 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Ontario Northland ticket prices on this trip start at $115

Ontario Northland Kenora Thunder Bay recent customer reviews

Bus was cramped, new passengers had problems finding seats because people would take up two seats with their luggage and not volunteer to make room. Not every courteous

Tanner I.

December 23, 2024

The driver is so nice

Prince Udochukwu N.

August 31, 2025

Wish the Seats were comfy like the old Grey Hound busses

Toby M.

September 2, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Kenora and Thunder Bay?

Stops in Kenora

A - Lake of the Woods Hospital

B - Kenora Bus Depot

C - Keewatin

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 Kenora to Thunder Bay by bus

How far is Kenora from Thunder Bay?
The distance covered from Kenora to Thunder Bay is 405 km (252 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Kenora to Thunder Bay?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Lake of the Woods Hospital, in Kenora, 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

11-12

$117

11-13

$117

Today

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11-15

$116

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11-19

$95

The cheapest trip from Kenora to Thunder Bay was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $95

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

You can expect to pay from $95 to $133 for a bus ticket from Kenora to Thunder Bay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $95 which is on 2025-11-19.