How far is Thunder Bay from Marathon?

About 137 miles (220 km) separate Thunder Bay and Marathon.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Thunder Bay to Marathon leave from Lakehead University and arrive at Bushwhacked Inc. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Thunder Bay to Marathon from $46 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Thunder Bay to Marathon on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:44am	Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre	3h 42m	4:26am	Marathon	Cheapest
Bus	12:52am	Landmark Hotel	3h 34m	4:26am	Marathon	Fastest
Bus	12:44am	Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre	3h 42m	4:26am	Marathon	No tags
Bus	12:39am	Lakehead University	3h 47m	4:26am	Marathon	No tags
Bus	12:39am	Lakehead University	3h 47m	4:26am	Marathon	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 10:43 AM EST.

Compare 3 ways to go from Thunder Bay to Marathon

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Marathon. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

133 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$56 - $72	Average Duration3h 42m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$58 - $77	Average Duration3h 55m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$25 - $25	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

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Ontario Northland

4/57,701 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Users have reported feeling safe and satisfied with their journey, highlighting an overall positive experience. However, there was a mention of the bus arriving late on one occasion.

Ontario Northland Thunder Bay Marathon recent customer reviews

The bus came late, but the rest of the journey was good

Alexandre M.

December 15, 2024

I enjoyed the trip. I arrived at my destination. Felt safe.

Jordan V.

October 1, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Thunder Bay and Marathon?

Stops in Thunder Bay

A - Lakehead University

B - Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

C - Thunder Bay Greyhound Bus Station

D - Happy Time Tours

Stops in Marathon

A - Bushwhacked Inc.

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Thunder Bay to Marathon, CA by bus

How far is Thunder Bay from Marathon?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/14

$59

11/15

No data

Today

$56

11/17

$51

11/18

$46

11/19

$46

11/20

$46

11/21

$46

The cheapest trip from Thunder Bay to Marathon, CA was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $46

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 Marathon, CA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $46 to $67 for a bus ticket from Thunder Bay to Marathon, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-11-18.