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City route · ON → MB
Car shipping from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg
Shipping a running sedan from Thunder Bay, ON to Winnipeg, MB costs about $600–$925 on an open carrier and $900–$1,375 in an enclosed trailer. The trip is 699 km by road and takes 1–3 days on the truck.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $775
- Road distance
- 699km
- Days in transit
- 1–3
- Hours of driving
- 10
- Companies at both ends
- 3
Companies
Car shipping companies for Thunder Bay to Winnipeg
Companies based here usually run these lanes often. Compare their services, then ask two or three for a quote on your dates.
Door-to-door car shipping across Canada and the U.S. since 2018: open transport, luxury vehicles, snowbird moves, auctions and dealers.
KW
Kee West Auto Carriers
FMCSA verifiedWinnipeg auto carrier shipping cars across Canada through a network of seven terminals.
NC
Oakville online car shipping broker: instant prices and e-signed bookings for truck or enclosed rail transport between Canadian cities.
HF
Canadian vehicle relocation company since 1980 with 270+ car carriers, CP Rail service and seven terminals from Vancouver to Halifax.
MVS Canada
FeaturedDartmouth car shipping company moving vehicles across Canada by rail, open or enclosed truck, driveaway and cargo plane, with online tracking.
PA
Mississauga car carrier with a Calgary office and 20+ years of experience, shipping cars, motorcycles and motor homes across Canada, to the U.S. and overseas.
Family-owned Quebec car carrier since 1986 with 85 trucks, serving dealers, auctions and fleets across Canada and the U.S., plus snowbird trips.
TB
Transport BMA
FMCSA verifiedQuebec car carrier for over 20 years, serving dealers, auctions and finance companies to any city in Canada, with pickups and exports to the U.S.
Enclosed vehicle transport since 1987 in air-ride trailers with lift gates; official Canadian shipping provider for Barrett-Jackson auctions.
SA
Snowbirds Auto Connection
FMCSA verifiedFamily-owned Concord carrier since 1993 with 14 trucks: weekly snowbird runs to Florida, moves across Canada and Canada–U.S. customs help.
PD
Permile Dynamics
FMCSA verifiedCar shipping across Canada and the U.S. with 20+ years of experience, on lanes like Edmonton–Toronto, plus snowbird moves to Florida.
AD
Acadian Driveaway
FMCSA verifiedToronto driveaway company delivering cars, trucks and buses door to door across Canada and the U.S. since 1987.
Canadian car hauler with 124 trucks and 40+ years of experience, shipping vehicles across Canada and to and from the U.S.
JT
Jeron Trucking
FMCSA verifiedFamily-owned New Brunswick carrier shipping new and used vehicles across Canada and the U.S., with snowbird service.
CC
Car Couriers
FMCSA verifiedFamily-owned Alberta auto transporter serving dealerships and individuals across five provinces, with daily cross-border delivery.
DS
Diamond Shuttle Services
FMCSA verifiedEdmonton driveaway service that drives cars, vans and trucks door to door, across the city, across Canada or over the U.S. border.
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By vehicle
Price by vehicle type
Thunder Bay to Winnipeg, 699 km. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.
| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | $600–$925 | $900–$1,375 |
| SUV or crossover | $675–$1,025 | $1,000–$1,550 |
| Pickup truck | $775–$1,200 | $1,175–$1,800 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in June–August (the summer moving peak), running about 8% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg is January–May and September–November.
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Cheapest: about $775 Peak: about $825
About this route
Thunder Bay to Winnipeg by car carrier
Thunder Bay to Winnipeg is about 699 km (10 hours of driving) — 1–3 days on a carrier. On a run this short, many people weigh shipping against driving it themselves. The car heads west-northwest and crosses from Eastern to Central time, so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.
Moving from Ontario to Manitoba
About 5,176 people moved from Ontario to Manitoba in each of the last two years, according to Statistics Canada (5,426 in 2024/2025, 4,925 in 2025/2026). That is 6% of everyone who left Ontario for another province or territory. See the Ontario to Manitoba guide →
On the road
- The only Canadian road between east and west runs north of Lake Superior (Highways 11 and 17 in Northern Ontario). Winter storms can close it for hours, which is one reason long hauls cost more in January and February.
Related routes
Nearby alternatives
Delivering near Winnipeg, or picking up near Thunder Bay? Prices for the neighbouring cities.
From Thunder Bay to cities near Winnipeg
- Thunder Bay to Regina $825–$1,225 sedan, open carrier
- Thunder Bay to Saskatoon $900–$1,325 sedan, open carrier
- Thunder Bay to Medicine Hat $975–$1,400 sedan, open carrier
- Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie $600–$925 sedan, open carrier
- Thunder Bay to Lethbridge $1,025–$1,450 sedan, open carrier
- Thunder Bay to Sherwood Park $1,050–$1,525 sedan, open carrier
To Winnipeg from cities near Thunder Bay
- Sault Ste. Marie to Winnipeg $850–$1,225 sedan, open carrier
- Greater Sudbury to Winnipeg $950–$1,350 sedan, open carrier
- North Bay to Winnipeg $975–$1,400 sedan, open carrier
- Sarnia to Winnipeg $1,000–$1,425 sedan, open carrier
- Windsor to Winnipeg $1,000–$1,450 sedan, open carrier
- Barrie to Winnipeg $1,025–$1,475 sedan, open carrier
FAQ
Thunder Bay to Winnipeg car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, OpenStreetMap road distances and Statistics Canada moving data.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $600–$925 from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg (699 km by road). An SUV costs about $675–$1,025, a pickup $775–$1,200, and an enclosed trailer $900–$1,375 for a sedan. Prices are in Canadian dollars.
How long does it take to ship a car from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg?
Transit is usually 1–3 days after pickup for the 699 km trip. Allow another 1–5 days for a carrier to collect the car on a standard booking; expedited pickup costs about 30% more.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg?
January–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in June–August, up to about 8% more. Booking two to three weeks ahead with a flexible pickup date also lowers the quote.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg?
Driving 699 km takes about 2 days: roughly $100 in fuel and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $170). Shipping a sedan costs about $600–$925. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the time.
Which car shipping companies go from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg?
Our directory lists 3 companies based at either end of this route. Compare them above, then ask two or three for a quote on your dates.