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How to get fromŌfunato to Yamagataby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ōfunato to Yamagata by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jinomori to Kesennumabus bus
    2. Take the train from Kesennuma to Ichinosekitrain train
    3. Take the train from Ichinoseki to Sendaitrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-maebus bus
    6h 25m

  2. Drive 203 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ōfunato to Yamagatacar car 203 km
    3h
    ¥3,522–5,087

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kamaishi to Shin-Hanamakitrain train
    2. Take the train from Shin-Hanamaki to Sendaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Yamagatatrain train
    7h 44m
    ¥4,216–5,646

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kamaishi Eki-Mae to Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-maebus bus Yamagata / ...
    7h 22m
    ¥4,150–4,500

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  • Distance: 242.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Ōfunato, Iwate, Japan and Yamagata, Japan?

You can take a train from Sakari to Yamagata via Kamaishi, Shin-Hanamaki, and Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jinomori to Yamagata Kencho-mae via Sakari, Sakari, Kamaishi, Kamaishi Eki-Mae, Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center, and Sendai in around 7h 22m.

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