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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Niigata to Sendaibus bus
    6h 49m
    ¥9,860–12,884

  2. Drive 191.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Niigata to Zaocar car 191.2 km
    3h
    ¥3,312–4,783

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Niigata to Yonezawatrain train [17347] Benibana
    2. Take the train from Yonezawa to Fukushima(Fukushima)train train [17004] Jr Yamagata / ...
    7h 32m
    ¥6,395–8,519

  4. Bus via Yamagata

    1. Take the bus from Niigata to Yamagata Yamako Bldgbus bus Yamagata
    2. Take the bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Sendaibus bus Yamagata / ...
    7h 53m
    ¥9,615–12,639

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  • Distance: 259.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Zao, Miyagi, Japan?

JR Bus Tohoku operates a bus from Niigata to Sendai 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,900–5,500 and the journey takes 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Zao via Niigata, Yonezawa, Fukushima(Fukushima), and Higashishiroishi in around 7h 32m.

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