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How to get fromSado to Yamagataby ferry, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Sado to Yamagata by ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry, bus via Niigata

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Ryōtsu Port to Niigataferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Nishino to Teppomachibus bus Yamagata / ...
    8h 9m
    ¥9,700–25,650

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ryōtsu Port to Niigataferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 鉄砲町bus bus 山形〜新潟
    8h 45m
    ¥5,610–20,060

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Ryōtsu Port to Niigataferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Higashiniigata to Sakamachitrain train
    3. Take the train from Sakamachi to Imaizumitrain train
    10h 23m
    ¥9,290–25,500

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  • Distance: 257 km
  • Duration: 8h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Sado to Yamagata. However, you can take the bus to Ryotsu Port Sado Kisen, walk to Ryōtsu Port, take the ferry to Niigata, take the taxi to Nishino, then take the bus to Teppomachi. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kanai to Yamagata via Ryotsu Port Sado Kisen, Ryōtsu Port, Niigata, Higashiniigata, Sakamachi, Imaizumi, 今泉, and Akayu in around 10h 23m.

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