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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Omiya Stationtrain train Hakutaka
    2. Take the train from Omiya Station to Yamagatatrain train Tsubasa
    6h 14m
    ¥8,272–11,096

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Naoetsu to Niigatatrain train [187273] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Niigata to Teppomachibus bus Yamagata
    6h 15m
    ¥4,736–6,630

  3. Drive 278.3 km

    1. Drive from Jōetsu to Yamagatacar car 278.3 km
    3h 40m
    ¥4,828–6,973

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Joetsu IC Tomioka to Niigata Eki-Maebus bus
    2. Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 鉄砲町bus bus 山形〜新潟
    6h 34m
    ¥4,840–7,541

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  • Distance: 570.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a train from Kasugayama to Yamagata via Joetsumyoko and Omiya Station in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joetsu IC Tomioka to 鉄砲町 via Niigata Eki-Mae and 新潟駅前 in around 6h 34m.

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