Toronto to Thunder Bay by bus
Thunder Bay lies 920 km (572 mi) north-west of Toronto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 16 h 45 min including stops, over roughly 1,122 km (697 mi) of road.
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| Toronto | Thunder Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 2.8 million | 108,843 |
| Elevation | 161 m (528 ft) | 188 m (617 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
Where to book buses from Toronto to Thunder Bay
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Staying in Thunder Bay
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Common questions
How far is Thunder Bay from Toronto?
920 km (572 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Toronto; by road roughly 1,122 km (697 mi).
How long does it take to get from Toronto to Thunder Bay by bus?
About 16 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Toronto and Thunder Bay?
No, both are on America/Toronto at the moment.
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.