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There are 9 ways to get from California to Winona by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SMF - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winonatrain train
    8h 31m
    $219–576

  2. Fly from San Diego International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SAN - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winonatrain train
    8h 41m
    $180–448

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Winonatrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2d 1h
    $1,386–2,141

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to St. Paulbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Winona St. Universitybus bus
    2d 2h
    $452–670

  5. Drive  1,881.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Winonacar car 1,881.1 mi
    30h 40m
    $311–449

  6. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LAX - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winonatrain train
    8h 48m
    $185–366

  7. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SFO - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winonatrain train
    9h 6m
    $198–506

  8. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SJC - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winonatrain train
    9h 1m
    $202–748

  9. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SNA - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winonatrain train
    10h 38m
    $221–577

California to Winona by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,386Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,637 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between California, USA and Winona, MN, USA?

You can take a train from Los Angeles to Winona via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Winona St. University via Tulsa and St. Paul in around 2d 2h.

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