How much is the bus ticket from Thunder Bay to North Bay?

The cheapest bus tickets from Thunder Bay to North Bay start from $3. The average price for this route is around $157. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Thunder Bay to North Bay?

The average bus trip duration from Thunder Bay to North Bay is 16h 57m, covering a distance of 481 miles (776 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 49m and is operated by Ontario Northland .

Which bus companies service the Thunder Bay to North Bay route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 4 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Thunder Bay to North Bay?

The earliest bus departs from Thunder Bay to North Bay at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 12:52am.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Thunder Bay to North Bay?

A bus trip from Thunder Bay to North Bay generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus Thunder Bay to North Bay from $131 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Thunder Bay to North Bay on January 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:52am	Landmark Hotel	16h 29m	5:21pm	North Bay Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:52am	Landmark Hotel	16h 49m	5:41pm	Founders House (W)	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Thunder Bay	17h 11m	5:41pm	North Bay Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:39am	Lakehead University	17h 2m	5:41pm	North Bay Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:44am	Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre	16h 57m	5:41pm	North Bay Bus Station	No tags

Get from Thunder Bay to North Bay

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 57 minutes and with fares starting at just $3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

16h 57mAverage Duration

481 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Thunder Bay and North Bay?

Stops in Thunder Bay

A
Lakehead University
Agora Circle at Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON 7041 SN, Canada
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B
Thunder Bay Greyhound Bus Station
815 Fort William Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 3A4
C
Happy Time Tours
1475 Walsh St W, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 4X6, Canada
D
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
Main Entrance on Ron Saddington Way, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 7A5, Canada
Visit page

Stops in North Bay

A
North Bay Bus Station
100 Station Rd, North Bay, ON P1B 8G4
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Compare bus companies

Ontario Northland

4/57,796 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Based on 7796 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $3

Ontario Northland Thunder Bay North Bay recent customer reviews

It was the worst bus ride I have ever had the bus driver from thunderbay to sault was passing semis very fast and then around 6am started getting tired and swirving all over the road hitting the rumble strip again and again, then once went right over the rumbles strip and I’m sure if I didn’t scream he wouldn’t have woken ip

Alaina I.

August 15, 2024

Everything was really nice

Selena M.

June 3, 2025

CA bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Thunder Bay to North Bay by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Thunder Bay to North Bay?
The cheapest bus tickets from Thunder Bay to North Bay start from $3. The average price for this route is around $157. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Thunder Bay to North Bay?
The average bus trip duration from Thunder Bay to North Bay is 16h 57m, covering a distance of 481 miles (776 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 49m and is operated by Ontario Northland.
Which bus companies service the Thunder Bay to North Bay route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 4 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Thunder Bay to North Bay?
The earliest bus departs from Thunder Bay to North Bay at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 12:52am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Thunder Bay to North Bay?
A bus trip from Thunder Bay to North Bay generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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$128

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$131

The cheapest trip from Thunder Bay to North Bay was searched and found on Jan 1, 2026 with a price of $128

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 North Bay, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $128 to $153 for a bus ticket from Thunder Bay to North Bay based on the last 1 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $131 which is on 2026-01-07.