Manhattan to Thunder Bay by train
Thunder Bay lies 1,472 km (915 mi) north-west of Manhattan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 19 h 55 min at the speeds typical of United States and Canada rail, over roughly 1,796 km (1,116 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Manhattan | Thunder Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 1.5 million | 108,843 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 188 m (617 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Stations on record | Harlem–125th Street station, Hudson Terminal, Marble Hill | Canadian National (C.N.) Station |
What changes when you arrive in Thunder Bay
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Manhattan to Thunder Bay
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Staying in Thunder Bay
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Common questions
How far is Thunder Bay from Manhattan?
1,472 km (915 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Manhattan; by road roughly 1,796 km (1,116 mi).
How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Thunder Bay by train?
About 19 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Manhattan and Thunder Bay?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Thunder Bay?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.