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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre | Sault College | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Landmark Hotel | Sault Area Hospital | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre | Sault College | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre | Sault Area Hospital | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre | Sault Area Hospital | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Sault Ste. Marie. The journey takes about 8 hours 58 minutes and with fares starting at just $106, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$106 - $136 | Average Duration8h 58m | 11kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average Price$69 - $69 | Average Duration7h 45m | 18kg CO₂e |
Where are the popular stops in Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie?
Stops in Thunder Bay
- AAgora Circle at Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON 7041 SN, Canada
- 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
Stops in Sault Ste. Marie
- A22 Northwood St, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 4M4, Canada
- B503 Trunk Rd (Howard Johnsons), Sault Ste Marie, ON P6A 3T1
- C
Transit stop shelter on Willow Ave at Algoma Clinic entrance
294 Willow Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 0A9, Canada
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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.
I enjoyed the whole trip got lots of sleep quiet in the bus and it arrived at my destination on schedule
Jordan D.
Was a clean and enjoyable ride. Driver's were very friendly and polite. Can't wait for another trip
Jeremy M.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie, CA 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 Sault Ste. Marie?
The cheapest bus tickets from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie start from $106. The average price for this route is around $108. 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 Sault Ste. Marie?
The average bus trip duration from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie is 8h 58m, covering a distance of 265 miles (427 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 44m and is operated by Ontario Northland.
Which bus companies service the Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 12 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie?
The earliest bus departs from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 12:52am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie?
A bus trip from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie generates an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie, CA was searched and found on Dec 18, 2025 with a price of $89To 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 $89 to $125 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 $89 which is on 2025-12-18.
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