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How to get fromMorioka to Shinjōby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Morioka to Shinjō by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Morioka to Omagaritrain train [16606] JR Tazawako
    2. Take the train from Omagari to Shinjotrain train [17138] Jr Ou / ...
    4h 33m
    ¥2,673–3,527

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Morioka to Hirosedori Ichibanchobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hirosedori Ichibancho to Shinjobus bus Shinjo / ...
    5h 44m
    ¥4,700–5,500

  3. Drive  161.1 km

    1. Drive from Morioka to Shinjōcar car 161.1 km
    2h 27m
    ¥2,782–4,018

  4. Train via Sendai

    1. Take the train from Morioka to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train train
    2. Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Uzenchitosetrain train
    3. Take the train from Uzenchitose to Shinjotrain train
    4h 35m
    ¥4,330–5,763

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  • Distance: 174.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Morioka, Japan and Shinjō, Yamagata, Japan?

You can take a train from Morioka to Shinjo via Omagari in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morioka to Shinjo via Hirosedori Ichibancho in around 5h 44m.

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