What is the distance between Ottawa and Thunder Bay?

The distance between the two cities is 674 miles (1087 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

If you're headed to Thunder Bay from Ottawa, chances are that your bus will depart from CHEO and arrive at Lakehead University. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Ottawa to Thunder Bay from $159 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ottawa to Thunder Bay on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:25am	CHEO	21h 38m	8:03am	Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre	Cheapest
Bus	10:25am	CHEO	21h 31m	7:56am	Landmark Hotel	Fastest
Bus	10:25am	CHEO	21h 38m	8:03am	Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre	No tags
Bus	10:25am	CHEO	21h 42m	8:07am	Lakehead University	No tags
Bus	10:25am	CHEO	21h 42m	8:07am	Lakehead University	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Ottawa to Thunder Bay

We recommend carpooling

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

670 milesDistance

45kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$3 - $244	Average Duration21h 42m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$100 - $100	Average Duration16h 30m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e

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Where are the popular stops in Ottawa and Thunder Bay?

Stops in Ottawa

A - CHEO

B - Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)

C - Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building

D - St-Laurent Station - 1300 St. Laurent Blvd

E - Queen & Metcalfe

F - University of Ottawa

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 traveling from Ottawa, CA to Thunder Bay by bus

What is the distance between Ottawa and Thunder Bay?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ottawa to 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

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11/16

$178

Today

$159

11/18

$195

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11/21

$159

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The cheapest trip from Ottawa, CA to Thunder Bay was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $159

To 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 $222 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.