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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre | Couchiching First Nation | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Thunder Bay | Sunset Dr. (Behind McDonalds) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre | Sunset Dr. (Behind McDonalds) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Lakehead University | Couchiching First Nation | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Lakehead University | Sunset Dr. (Behind McDonalds) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Thunder Bay | Couchiching First Nation | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Landmark Hotel | Sunset Dr. (Behind McDonalds) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Landmark Hotel | Couchiching First Nation | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 5:35 PM EDT.
Get from Thunder Bay to Fort Frances
The journey takes about 5 hours 33 minutes and with fares starting at just COP 211,774, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Thunder Bay and Fort Frances?
Stops in Thunder Bay
- A
Lakehead University
Agora 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 Fort Frances
- A
Couchiching First Nation
110 Jourdain Cres, Fort Frances, ON P0W, Canada - B
Fort Frances
601 Reid Ave, Fort Frances, ON P9A, Canada
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According to user feedback, the drivers are friendly and accommodating, with staff being courteous and knowledgeable. Despite a delay due to snowy weather conditions in Canada, one driver managed to arrive at Fort Frances on time as originally scheduled. The service is generally appreciated for its open seating and available Wi-Fi.
Ontario Northland Thunder Bay Fort Frances recent customer reviews
I did not enjoy anything on the bus, bus was 3 hours late, another hour stuck in a town and a drunk/ drug user wanted to get out in the middle of a highway, and folks complaining about missing their bus in winnipeg cause northland was 3 hours behind schedule
Patrick A.
The service was pretty good, lots of open seats and wifi, the bus was delayed because of snowy weather, just part of being in Canada. The driver made excellent time to arrive to Fort Frances in the original arrival time that was booked for.
Brent M.
I would of enjoyed the the bus ride if I was able to have a break to stretch my legs
Eden D.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Thunder Bay to Fort Frances 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 Fort Frances?
The cheapest bus tickets from Thunder Bay to Fort Frances start from COP 211,774. The average price for this route is around COP 216,056. 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 Fort Frances?
The average bus trip duration from Thunder Bay to Fort Frances is 5h 33m, covering a distance of 189 miles (305 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 8m and is operated by Ontario Northland.
Which bus companies service the Thunder Bay to Fort Frances route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Thunder Bay to Fort Frances?
The earliest bus departs from Thunder Bay to Fort Frances at 8:20am. And the latest bus departs at 9:45am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Thunder Bay to Fort Frances?
A bus trip from Thunder Bay to Fort Frances generates an estimated 7.610174999999999 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Thunder Bay to Fort Frances was searched and found on Jul 7, 2026 with a price of COP 174,343To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Thunder Bay to Fort Frances, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from COP 174,343 to COP 224,412 for a bus ticket from Thunder Bay to Fort Frances based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at COP 174,343 which is on 2026-07-07.
