There are 7 ways to get from California to Winnipeg by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG)plane LAX - YWG
8h 48m$154–671Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG)plane FAT - YWG
9h 52m$144–704Train
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain
- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
- Take the train from Vancouver to Winnipegtrain
3d 21h$1,081–2,465Drive 3,100.9 km
- Drive from Los Angeles to Winnipegcar 3,100.9 km
33h 16m$628–907Fly from San Diego International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG)plane SAN - YWG
8h 21m$147–660Fly from Sacramento International Airport
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG)plane SMF - YWG
8h 31m$166–758Fly from San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG)plane SFO - YWG
9h 15m$159–672
California to Winnipeg by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Winnipeg is to fly which costs $140 - $700 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from California to Winnipeg is to fly which takes 8h 21m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct train from California to Winnipeg. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Winnipeg via Seattle and Vancouver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 21h.
The distance between California and Winnipeg is 2507 km. The road distance is 3100.9 km.
The best way to get from California to Winnipeg without a car is to train which takes 3 days 21h and costs $1,000 - $2,500.
It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from California to Winnipeg, including transfers.
California to Winnipeg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Winnipeg is to fly which takes 8h 48m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,000 - $2,500 and takes 3 days 21h.
Winnipeg is 2h ahead of California. It is currently 3:34 PM in California and 5:34 PM in Winnipeg.
California to Winnipeg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
What companies run services between California, USA and Winnipeg, MB, Canada?
WestJet, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Winnipeg via Seattle and Vancouver in around 3d 21h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,500
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,400
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Salt Lake City, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Salt Lake City, Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 34h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $480–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
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