Thunder Bay to Minneapolis by bus
Minneapolis lies 487 km (302 mi) south-west of Thunder Bay, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 8 h 59 min including stops, over roughly 594 km (369 mi) of road.
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| Thunder Bay | Minneapolis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 108,843 | 410,939 |
| Elevation | 188 m (617 ft) | 262 m (860 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
Clocks in Minneapolis are 1 h behind Thunder Bay right now, so a 8 h 59 min journey lands only 7 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Minneapolis
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from Thunder Bay to Minneapolis
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Staying in Minneapolis
Our booking partner lists 263 places to stay in Minneapolis. Of the 154 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (86), and 5 are five-star. Across 64 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 35,538 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Minneapolis from Thunder Bay?
487 km (302 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Thunder Bay; by road roughly 594 km (369 mi).
How long does it take to get from Thunder Bay to Minneapolis by bus?
About 8 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Thunder Bay and Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Toronto).
What currency do I need in Minneapolis?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Minneapolis?
Our booking partner lists 263 places to stay in Minneapolis, bookable on this site.
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.