What is the best way to travel from Thunder Bay, ON to Ottawa, ON?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Flights and Buses to Ottawa, ON from Thunder Bay, ON. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Ottawa, ON from Thunder Bay, ON?
You can reach Ottawa, ON with just £133 by taking a Bus from Ontario Northland, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Porter Airlines4h 42m013:30Thunder Bay AirportThunder Bay International Coach Station18:12Ottawa AirportOttawa International Coach Stop0EconomyA Flight from Porter Airlines goes from Thunder Bay International Coach Station, Thunder Bay Airport (Canada) at 02/11/2026 13:30:00 to Ottawa International Coach Stop, Ottawa Airport (Canada) arriving at 02/11/2026 18:12:00. 50 Economy ticket for £385 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 42m
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Porter Airlines4h 17m007:05Thunder Bay AirportThunder Bay International Coach Station11:22Ottawa AirportOttawa International Coach Stop0EconomyA Flight from Porter Airlines goes from Thunder Bay International Coach Station, Thunder Bay Airport (Canada) at 02/11/2026 07:05:00 to Ottawa International Coach Stop, Ottawa Airport (Canada) arriving at 02/11/2026 11:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £388 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 17m
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Porter Airlines6h 7m007:05Thunder Bay AirportThunder Bay International Coach Station13:12Ottawa AirportOttawa International Coach Stop0EconomyA Flight from Porter Airlines goes from Thunder Bay International Coach Station, Thunder Bay Airport (Canada) at 02/11/2026 07:05:00 to Ottawa International Coach Stop, Ottawa Airport (Canada) arriving at 02/11/2026 13:12:00. 50 Economy ticket for £388 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 7m
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Air Transat2h 11m009:55Thunder Bay AirportThunder Bay International Coach Station12:06Ottawa AirportOttawa International Coach Stop0EconomyA Flight from Air Transat goes from Thunder Bay International Coach Station, Thunder Bay Airport (Canada) at 02/11/2026 09:55:00 to Ottawa International Coach Stop, Ottawa Airport (Canada) arriving at 02/11/2026 12:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £426 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 11m
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Air Transat17h 39m007:05Thunder Bay AirportThunder Bay International Coach Station00:44Ottawa AirportOttawa International Coach Stop0EconomyA Flight from Air Transat goes from Thunder Bay International Coach Station, Thunder Bay Airport (Canada) at 02/11/2026 07:05:00 to Ottawa International Coach Stop, Ottawa Airport (Canada) arriving at 03/11/2026 00:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £524 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 39m
Cheapest Flights Monday
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Ontario Northland22h 50m000:30Thunder Bay, ONWalsh St W23:20Ottawa, ONCHEO0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Walsh St W, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) at 03/11/2026 00:30:00 to CHEO, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 03/11/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £134 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 50m
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Ontario Northland22h 31m000:30Thunder Bay, ONWalsh St W23:01Ottawa, ONTrain Station0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Walsh St W, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) at 03/11/2026 00:30:00 to Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 03/11/2026 23:01:00. 50 Economy ticket for £134 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 31m
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Ontario Northland22h 48m000:30Thunder Bay, ONWalsh St W23:18Ottawa, ONHospital General Campus0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Walsh St W, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) at 03/11/2026 00:30:00 to Hospital General Campus, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 03/11/2026 23:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £134 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 48m
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Ontario Northland22h 41m000:39Thunder Bay, ONAgora Circle / Lakehead University23:20Ottawa, ONCHEO0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Agora Circle / Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) at 03/11/2026 00:39:00 to CHEO, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 03/11/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £134 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 41m
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Ontario Northland22h 39m000:39Thunder Bay, ONAgora Circle / Lakehead University23:18Ottawa, ONHospital General Campus0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Agora Circle / Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) at 03/11/2026 00:39:00 to Hospital General Campus, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 03/11/2026 23:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £134 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 39m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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Ontario Northland22h 48m000:30Thunder Bay, ONWalsh St W23:18Ottawa, ONHospital General Campus0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Walsh St W, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) at 04/11/2026 00:30:00 to Hospital General Campus, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 04/11/2026 23:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £133 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 48m
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Ontario Northland22h 50m000:30Thunder Bay, ONWalsh St W23:20Ottawa, ONCHEO0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Walsh St W, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) at 04/11/2026 00:30:00 to CHEO, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 04/11/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £133 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 50m
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Ontario Northland22h 31m000:30Thunder Bay, ONWalsh St W23:01Ottawa, ONTrain Station0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Walsh St W, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) at 04/11/2026 00:30:00 to Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 04/11/2026 23:01:00. 50 Economy ticket for £133 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 31m
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Ontario Northland22h 39m000:39Thunder Bay, ONAgora Circle / Lakehead University23:18Ottawa, ONHospital General Campus0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Agora Circle / Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) at 04/11/2026 00:39:00 to Hospital General Campus, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 04/11/2026 23:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £133 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 39m
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Ontario Northland22h 22m000:39Thunder Bay, ONAgora Circle / Lakehead University23:01Ottawa, ONTrain Station0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Agora Circle / Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) at 04/11/2026 00:39:00 to Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 04/11/2026 23:01:00. 50 Economy ticket for £133 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 22m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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Ontario Northland22h 50m000:30Thunder Bay, ONWalsh St W23:20Ottawa, ONCHEO0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Walsh St W, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) at 06/11/2026 00:30:00 to CHEO, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 06/11/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £133 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 50m
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Ontario Northland22h 48m000:30Thunder Bay, ONWalsh St W23:18Ottawa, ONHospital General Campus0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Walsh St W, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) at 06/11/2026 00:30:00 to Hospital General Campus, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 06/11/2026 23:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £133 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 48m
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Ontario Northland22h 31m000:30Thunder Bay, ONWalsh St W23:01Ottawa, ONTrain Station0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Walsh St W, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) at 06/11/2026 00:30:00 to Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 06/11/2026 23:01:00. 50 Economy ticket for £133 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 31m
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Ontario Northland22h 39m000:39Thunder Bay, ONAgora Circle / Lakehead University23:18Ottawa, ONHospital General Campus0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Agora Circle / Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) at 06/11/2026 00:39:00 to Hospital General Campus, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 06/11/2026 23:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £133 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 39m
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Ontario Northland22h 41m000:39Thunder Bay, ONAgora Circle / Lakehead University23:20Ottawa, ONCHEO0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Agora Circle / Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) at 06/11/2026 00:39:00 to CHEO, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 06/11/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £133 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 41m
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What are the fastest trips from Thunder Bay, ON to Ottawa, ON?
You can get to Ottawa, ON from Thunder Bay, ON in just 2h 11m with a Flight from Air Transat. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Air Transat2h 11m009:55Thunder Bay AirportThunder Bay International Coach Station12:06Ottawa AirportOttawa International Coach Stop0EconomyA Flight from Air Transat goes from Thunder Bay International Coach Station, Thunder Bay Airport (Canada) at 02/11/2026 09:55:00 to Ottawa International Coach Stop, Ottawa Airport (Canada) arriving at 02/11/2026 12:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £426 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 11m
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Porter Airlines4h 17m007:05Thunder Bay AirportThunder Bay International Coach Station11:22Ottawa AirportOttawa International Coach Stop0EconomyA Flight from Porter Airlines goes from Thunder Bay International Coach Station, Thunder Bay Airport (Canada) at 02/11/2026 07:05:00 to Ottawa International Coach Stop, Ottawa Airport (Canada) arriving at 02/11/2026 11:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £388 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 17m
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Porter Airlines4h 42m013:30Thunder Bay AirportThunder Bay International Coach Station18:12Ottawa AirportOttawa International Coach Stop0EconomyA Flight from Porter Airlines goes from Thunder Bay International Coach Station, Thunder Bay Airport (Canada) at 02/11/2026 13:30:00 to Ottawa International Coach Stop, Ottawa Airport (Canada) arriving at 02/11/2026 18:12:00. 50 Economy ticket for £385 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 42m
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Porter Airlines6h 7m007:05Thunder Bay AirportThunder Bay International Coach Station13:12Ottawa AirportOttawa International Coach Stop0EconomyA Flight from Porter Airlines goes from Thunder Bay International Coach Station, Thunder Bay Airport (Canada) at 02/11/2026 07:05:00 to Ottawa International Coach Stop, Ottawa Airport (Canada) arriving at 02/11/2026 13:12:00. 50 Economy ticket for £388 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 7m
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Air Transat17h 39m007:05Thunder Bay AirportThunder Bay International Coach Station00:44Ottawa AirportOttawa International Coach Stop0EconomyA Flight from Air Transat goes from Thunder Bay International Coach Station, Thunder Bay Airport (Canada) at 02/11/2026 07:05:00 to Ottawa International Coach Stop, Ottawa Airport (Canada) arriving at 03/11/2026 00:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £524 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 39m
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Ontario Northland22h 31m000:30Thunder Bay, ONWalsh St W23:01Ottawa, ONTrain Station0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Walsh St W, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) at 03/11/2026 00:30:00 to Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 03/11/2026 23:01:00. 50 Economy ticket for £134 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 31m
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Ontario Northland22h 39m000:39Thunder Bay, ONAgora Circle / Lakehead University23:18Ottawa, ONHospital General Campus0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Agora Circle / Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) at 03/11/2026 00:39:00 to Hospital General Campus, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 03/11/2026 23:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £134 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 39m
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Ontario Northland22h 41m000:39Thunder Bay, ONAgora Circle / Lakehead University23:20Ottawa, ONCHEO0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Agora Circle / Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) at 03/11/2026 00:39:00 to CHEO, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 03/11/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £134 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 41m
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Ontario Northland22h 48m000:30Thunder Bay, ONWalsh St W23:18Ottawa, ONHospital General Campus0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Walsh St W, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) at 03/11/2026 00:30:00 to Hospital General Campus, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 03/11/2026 23:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £134 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 48m
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Ontario Northland22h 50m000:30Thunder Bay, ONWalsh St W23:20Ottawa, ONCHEO0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Walsh St W, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) at 03/11/2026 00:30:00 to CHEO, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 03/11/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £134 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 50m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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Ontario Northland22h 22m000:39Thunder Bay, ONAgora Circle / Lakehead University23:01Ottawa, ONTrain Station0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Agora Circle / Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) at 04/11/2026 00:39:00 to Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 04/11/2026 23:01:00. 50 Economy ticket for £133 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 22m
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Ontario Northland22h 31m000:30Thunder Bay, ONWalsh St W23:01Ottawa, ONTrain Station0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Walsh St W, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) at 04/11/2026 00:30:00 to Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 04/11/2026 23:01:00. 50 Economy ticket for £133 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 31m
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Ontario Northland22h 39m000:39Thunder Bay, ONAgora Circle / Lakehead University23:18Ottawa, ONHospital General Campus0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Agora Circle / Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) at 04/11/2026 00:39:00 to Hospital General Campus, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 04/11/2026 23:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £133 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 39m
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Ontario Northland22h 48m000:30Thunder Bay, ONWalsh St W23:18Ottawa, ONHospital General Campus0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Walsh St W, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) at 04/11/2026 00:30:00 to Hospital General Campus, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 04/11/2026 23:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £133 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 48m
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Ontario Northland22h 50m000:30Thunder Bay, ONWalsh St W23:20Ottawa, ONCHEO0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Walsh St W, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) at 04/11/2026 00:30:00 to CHEO, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 04/11/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £133 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 50m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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Ontario Northland22h 31m000:30Thunder Bay, ONWalsh St W23:01Ottawa, ONTrain Station0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Walsh St W, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) at 06/11/2026 00:30:00 to Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 06/11/2026 23:01:00. 50 Economy ticket for £133 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 31m
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Ontario Northland22h 39m000:39Thunder Bay, ONAgora Circle / Lakehead University23:18Ottawa, ONHospital General Campus0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Agora Circle / Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) at 06/11/2026 00:39:00 to Hospital General Campus, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 06/11/2026 23:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £133 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 39m
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Ontario Northland22h 41m000:39Thunder Bay, ONAgora Circle / Lakehead University23:20Ottawa, ONCHEO0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Agora Circle / Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) at 06/11/2026 00:39:00 to CHEO, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 06/11/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £133 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 41m
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Ontario Northland22h 48m000:30Thunder Bay, ONWalsh St W23:18Ottawa, ONHospital General Campus0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Walsh St W, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) at 06/11/2026 00:30:00 to Hospital General Campus, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 06/11/2026 23:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £133 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 48m
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Ontario Northland22h 50m000:30Thunder Bay, ONWalsh St W23:20Ottawa, ONCHEO0EconomyA Bus from Ontario Northland goes from Walsh St W, Thunder Bay, ON (Canada) at 06/11/2026 00:30:00 to CHEO, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 06/11/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £133 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 50m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Thunder Bay, ON to Ottawa, ON
What are the most popular stations in Thunder Bay, ON and Ottawa, ON?
In Thunder Bay, ON, you will usually depart from Regional Health Sciences Centre, Landmark Hotel Coach Station or Bus Stop, while in Ottawa, ON you will be arriving at Train Station, Woodroffe / Baseline Coach Stop or Laurier E / Cumberland, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Ottawa, ON from Thunder Bay, ON? With 5 connections between 1 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Thunder Bay, ON and Ottawa, ON, you can pay as low as £133 with a Bus from Ontario Northland.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Air Transat: you will get to Ottawa, ON in just 2h 11m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Thunder Bay, ON and Ottawa, ON are Ontario Northland, Porter Airlines and Air Transat, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Thunder Bay, ON and Ottawa, ON is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Thunder Bay Airport or to Vanier, and look at flights from Thunder Bay Airport, and landing at Ottawa Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Thunder Bay, ON to Ottawa, ON?
The most popular companies between Thunder Bay, ON and Ottawa, ON, are Ontario Northland, Porter Airlines and Air Transat. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Ontario Northland
Airlines: Porter Airlines and Air Transat
All you need to know when you travel from Thunder Bay, ON to Ottawa, ON
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Thunder Bay, ON to Ottawa, ON. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Thunder Bay, ON to Ottawa, ON
How can I reach Ottawa, ON from Thunder Bay, ON?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Ottawa, ON from Thunder Bay, ON.
How far is Ottawa, ON from Thunder Bay, ON?
The distance between Thunder Bay, ON and Ottawa, ON is 1,079.9 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Thunder Bay, ON and Ottawa, ON?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 29 kgs of CO2, a train 38 kgs, a car 184 kgs, and a flight 266 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Thunder Bay, ON to Ottawa, ON?
You can get to Ottawa, ON with just £133 by taking a Bus from Ontario Northland.
What is the fastest way to get from Thunder Bay, ON to Ottawa, ON?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Ottawa, ON in just 2h 11m with a Flight from Air Transat.
More routes to Thunder Bay, ON and to Ottawa, ON
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Thunder Bay, ON and to Ottawa, ON. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
