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How to get fromAkita to Iwateby train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Akita to Iwate by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Akita to Moriokatrain train Komachi
    2. Take the train from Morioka to Iwate-Numakunaitrain train [148196] Iwate Galaxy/Aoimori Railway / ...
    2h 33m

  2. Drive 143.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Akita to Iwatecar car 143.6 km
    2h 3m
    ¥2,492–3,599

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Akita to Moriokatrain train Komachi
    2. Take the bus from Morioka to Iwatemachi Omachibus bus
    3h 33m

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  • Distance: 158.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Akita, Japan and Iwate, Japan?

You can take a train from Akita to Iwate-Numakunai via Morioka in around 2h 33m.

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