There are 6 ways to get from Winnipeg to Sandpoint by plane, car, bus, train, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane YWG - YXC
- Drive from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Sandpointcar
8h 4m$149–692Fly to Castlegar Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane YWG - YCG
- Drive from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Sandpointcar
9h 26m$142–602Bus, drive, train
- Take the bus from Winnipeg to Reginabus
- Take the bus from Regina to Lethbridgebus
- Drive from Lethbridge to Port of Sweet Grasscar
- Take the bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Sandpoint Stationtrain
27h 45m$202–390Train
- Take the train from Winnipeg to Vancouvertrain
- Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Sandpoint Stationtrain
3d 2h$524–1,117Drive 1,041.6 mi
- Drive from Winnipeg to Sandpointcar 1,041.6 mi
18h 40m$239–345Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Winnipeg to Reginabus
- Take the bus from Regina to Calgarybus
- Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Creston, BC - 1431 Northwest Blvdbus
- Drive from Creston, BC - 1431 Northwest Blvd to Sandpointcar
29h 6m$252–371
Winnipeg to Sandpoint by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Winnipeg to Sandpoint is to bus and drive and train which costs $200 - $390 and takes 27h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Winnipeg to Sandpoint is to fly and drive which takes 8h 4m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct train from Winnipeg to Sandpoint station. However, there are services departing from Winnipeg and arriving at Sandpoint Station via Vancouver and Everett Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 2h.
The distance between Winnipeg and Sandpoint is 958 miles. The road distance is 1047.7 miles.
The best way to get from Winnipeg to Sandpoint without a car is to train which takes 3 days 2h and costs $500 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Winnipeg to Sandpoint, including transfers.
Winnipeg to Sandpoint train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Winnipeg station.
Sandpoint is 2h behind Winnipeg. It is currently 1:31 AM in Winnipeg and 11:31 PM in Sandpoint.
Winnipeg to Sandpoint train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Vancouver station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winnipeg to Sandpoint is 1048 miles. It takes approximately 18h 40m to drive from Winnipeg to Sandpoint.
What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Sandpoint, ID, USA?
You can take a train from Winnipeg to Sandpoint Station via Vancouver and Everett Amtrak Station in around 3d 2h.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport via Edmonton, Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Sandpoint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Everett Amtrak Station to Sandpoint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Winnipeg to Regina
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Regina to Lethbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Winnipeg to Regina
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Regina to Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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