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There are 4 intercity buses per day from Fort Frances to Winnipeg. Traveling by bus from Fort Frances to Winnipeg usually takes around 5 hours and 41 minutes, but the fastest Ontario Northland bus can make the trip in 5 hours and 14 minutes.
| Distance | 191 mi (307 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 14m |
| Cheapest price | $80.10 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Ontario Northland |
| Bus lines | 1 |
Overall score for buses from Fort Frances to Winnipeg
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Pleasant. Cons: Nothing. Tips: Take the bus.
4.0
Pros: Lake of the woods area very pretty with trees changing colours and many lakes to look at. Cons: Timing the rest stops. Restaurants not being able to fill orders. In time for the bus. Tips: Bring water and snack food and lunch supplies. The rest stops were short and when the bus was late the stop was shorter.
$81.55 is the average price of a bus ticket from Fort Frances to Winnipeg. Any tickets cheaper than $81.55 can be considered a great deal. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Fort Frances to Winnipeg. Ontario Northland connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario Northland | 4 | 5h 41m | $84.68 |
Ontario Northland has been running buses since 1937 and continues to provide essential intercity service across Canada's second-largest province. Onboard their vehicles, passengers will find Wi-Fi connectivity described by passengers as excellent. Ontario Northland's clean and comfortable vehicles also include power outlets, air conditioning, and restrooms. Ontario Northland trips from Fort Frances to Winnipeg usually take about 5 hours and 41 minutes, with an average ticket price of .
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 41 minutes to cover the 307 kilometers from Fort Frances to Winnipeg. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 14 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Winnipeg, book your ticket for the last day of the week."
The first bus leaves at 12:00pm and the last bus leaves at 12:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Fort Frances to Winnipeg, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Winnipeg is the capital of Canada's province of Manitoba, located at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers. Art and culture are central to Winnipeg's identity, best experienced at sights including the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, The Forks National Historic Site, and the Winnipeg Art Gallery. If you visit between January and March, you may even luck out and see the Northern Lights in Winnipeg's night sky.
Winnipeg is home to a host of memorable outdoor activities, such as soaking in a Nordic Spa, hiking to Hansel & Gretel's "Witch Hut" in Kildonan Park, and skiing at Arctic Glacier Winter Park.
Union Station is Winnipeg's main train station, where cross-country VIA Rail trains depart along the Great Western Way to Vancouver or Toronto, and regional VIA Rail trains head north to Churchill. Winnipeg also connects to several Ontario Northland intercity bus routes. The Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International is the city's airport, which used to be a major stop for Greyhound Canada lines before they discontinued their service in the country.
Fort Frances has two bus stations with service to Winnipeg.
600 Scott St
Couchiching Fn
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Winnipeg.
Winnipeg Agency
Southdale Mall
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