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How to get fromIwaki to Tsukubaby train, taxi, car, or bus

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Iwaki to Mitotrain train
    2. Take the train from 水戸 Mito to 石岡 Ishiokatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from 石岡 Ishioka to Tsukubataxi taxi
    2h 56m
    ¥15,038–18,666

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Iwaki to Mitotrain train
    2. Take the train from Mito(Ibaraki) to Iwasetrain train
    3. Take the bus from 岩瀬駅 to 上大島bus bus
    4h 39m
    ¥2,238–2,916

  3. Drive  139.4 km

    1. Drive from Iwaki to Tsukubacar car 139.4 km
    1h 59m
    ¥2,383–3,442

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  • Distance: 152.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Iwaki, Japan and Tsukuba, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Iwaki to Tsukuba. However, you can take the train to Mito, take the train to 石岡 Ishioka, then take the taxi to Tsukuba. Alternatively, you can drive from Iwaki to Tsukuba in around 1h 59m.

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