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How to get fromAkita to Yamagata (Station)by train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Akita to Yamagata (Station) by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Akita to Sendaitrain train Komachi
    2. Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Yamagatatrain train [16159] JR Senzan / ...
    4h 18m
    ¥5,273–6,856

  2. Train via Shinjō

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Akita to Shinjotrain train [17138] Jr Ou
    2. Take the train from Shinjo to Kitayamagatatrain train [17061] Jr Yamagata
    5h 7m
    ¥3,199–4,384

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Akita to Sendaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Ekimaebus bus Yamagata / ...
    5h 3m
    ¥5,450–5,700

  4. Drive 204.1 km

    1. Drive from Akita to Yamagata (Station)car car 204.1 km
    2h 38m
    ¥3,516–5,079

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Akita to Sakata(Yamagata)train train [186392] Ltd. Exp Inaho 8 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sakata Shoko BT to Yamagata Ekimaebus bus From Sakata via Esmorl to Yamagata / ...
    5h 8m
    ¥4,390–4,860

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  • Distance: 360.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Akita, Japan and Yamagata (Station), Yamagata, Japan?

You can take a train from Akita to Yamagata via Sendai and Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Akita to Yamagata Ekimae via Sendai in around 5h 3m.

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