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There are 2 ways to get from Sado to Yamagata by ferry or bus

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    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

  2. Ferry, bus via Niigata

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ryōtsu Port to Niigataferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Niigata Bandai City Bus Center to Teppomachibus bus Yamagata / ...
    9h 38m
    ¥5,510–20,580

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  • Distance: 266.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 45m

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, walk to Sadokisen, take the bus to Niigata station, then take the bus to 鉄砲町. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kanai to Teppomachi via Ryotsu Port Sado Kisen, Ryōtsu Port, Niigata, Rekishi Hakubutsukan mae, Bandai City, and Niigata Bandai City Bus Center in around 9h 38m.

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