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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Akita to Sendaitrain train Komachi
    2. Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-maebus bus Yamagata / ...
    3h 27m
    ¥5,173–6,756

  2. Drive  203.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Akita to Yamagatacar car 203.6 km
    2h 47m
    ¥3,493–5,045

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Akita to Sendaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-maebus bus Yamagata / ...
    4h 49m
    ¥5,350–5,700

  4. Train, bus via Sendai

    1. Take the train from Akita to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train train Komachi
    2. Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-maebus bus Yamagata / ...
    3h 32m
    ¥5,185–6,771

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  • Distance: 355.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Akita to Yamagata Kencho-mae via Sendai in around 4h 49m.

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