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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Niigata to Amarumetrain train [186388] Ltd. Exp Inaho 3 / ...
    2. Take the train from Amarume to Shinjotrain train [17754] JR Rikuu-West / ...
    5h 2m
    ¥3,045–4,219

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 山形駅前bus bus 山形〜新潟
    2. Take the train from Yamagata to Shinjotrain train [17074] Jr Yamagata
    6h 50m
    ¥3,995–5,269

  3. Drive 191.9 km

    1. Drive from Niigata to Shinjōcar car 191.9 km
    2h 49m
    ¥3,330–4,810

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Niigata to Hirosedoribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hirosedori Ichibancho to Shinjobus bus Shinjo / ...
    8h 31m
    ¥5,390–7,914

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  • Distance: 202.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Shinjo via Niigata and Amarume in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hakusan(Niigata) to Shinjo via Niigata, Niigata, and Hirosedori Ichibancho in around 8h 31m.

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