What is the cheapest way to get from Ōta to Tsukuba?

The cheapest way to get from Ōta to Tsukuba is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ōta to Tsukuba?

The fastest way to get from Ōta to Tsukuba is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.

Is there a direct bus between Ōta and Tsukuba?

No, there is no direct bus from Ōta station to Tsukuba. However, there are services departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and arriving at 大貫 via つくばセンター. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Ōta to Tsukuba?

The distance between Ōta and Tsukuba is 90 km. The road distance is 90.1 km.

How do I travel from Ōta to Tsukuba without a car?

The best way to get from Ōta to Tsukuba without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 19m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2200.

How long does it take to get from Ōta to Tsukuba?

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Ōta to Tsukuba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ōta to Tsukuba bus from?

Ōta to Tsukuba bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.

Where does the Ōta to Tsukuba bus arrive?

Ōta to Tsukuba bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Tsukuba Center station.

Can I drive from Ōta to Tsukuba?

Yes, the driving distance between Ōta to Tsukuba is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Ōta to Tsukuba.

Where can I stay near Tsukuba?

There are 104+ hotels available in Tsukuba.

Ōta to Tsukuba - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ōta to Tsukuba by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from 蒲田 Kamata to 秋葉原 Akihabaratrain Jk
2. Take the train from 秋葉原 Akihabara to つくば Tsukubatrain Tx
3. Take the bus from つくばセンター to 田中東bus Hb
2h 19m
¥1,672–2,108
Drive 90.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ōta to Tsukubacar 90.1 km
1h 28m
¥1,560–2,254
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Tsukuba Centerbus Tsukuba
2. Take the bus from つくばセンター to 大貫bus Hb
2h 49m
¥1,695–2,621

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Distance: 89.6 km
Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Ōta, Tokyo, Japan and Tsukuba, Japan?

You can take a train from 蒲田 Kamata to 大貫 via Tōkyō Station, Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit, Tsukuba Center, and つくばセンター in around 2h 49m.

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