What is the travel distance from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie?

About 264 miles (426 km) separate Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie?

The majority of buses traveling from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie start their journey at Lakehead University and wind up at Sault Area Hospital. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie from $88 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:44am	Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre	9h 6m	9:50am	Howard Johnson	No tags
Bus	12:44am	Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre	8h 58m	9:42am	Sault College	No tags
Bus	12:52am	Landmark Hotel	8h 44m	9:36am	Sault Area Hospital	No tags
Bus	12:52am	Landmark Hotel	8h 50m	9:42am	Sault College	No tags
Bus	12:52am	Landmark Hotel	8h 58m	9:50am	Howard Johnson	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Sault Ste. Marie. The journey takes about 7 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

7h 45mAverage Duration

263 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$106 - $137	Average Duration8h 58m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$44 - $48	Average Duration7h 45m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

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Ontario Northland

4/57,694 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Passengers consistently highlight the friendliness and helpfulness of the drivers, contributing to a pleasant travel experience. The trips are described as smooth, quiet, and punctual. While one review mentioned an issue with the smell of chairs, overall cleanliness was appreciated by travelers who look forward to future journeys with this service.

Ontario Northland Thunder Bay Sault Ste. Marie recent customer reviews

The smell of the chairs are not good.but over all its good specially the driver he is nice

Camille Kyle B.

February 20, 2025

I enjoyed the whole trip got lots of sleep quiet in the bus and it arrived at my destination on schedule

Jordan D.

October 9, 2024

Was a clean and enjoyable ride. Driver's were very friendly and polite. Can't wait for another trip

Jeremy M.

April 12, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie?

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 Sault Ste. Marie

A - Sault Area Hospital

B - Howard Johnson

C - Transit stop shelter on Willow Ave at Algoma Clinic entrance

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie, CA by bus

What is the travel distance from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$108

11/11

$113

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$113

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11/14

$89

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11/16

$88

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$88

The cheapest trip from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie, CA was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $88

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 Sault Ste. Marie, CA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $88 to $128 for a bus ticket from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $88 which is on 2025-11-16.