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How to get fromSaitama to Honshū Islandby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Saitama to Honshū Island by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Okayatrain train Azusa
    4h 25m
    ¥3,463–4,597

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Okaya Stationbus bus Shinjuku
    5h 10m
    ¥3,670–12,192

  3. Drive 206 km

    1. Drive from Saitama to Honshū Islandcar car 206 km
    3h 15m
    ¥3,549–5,126

  4. Bus via Shimosuwa

    1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwabus bus
    6h 23m
    ¥4,317–10,214

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  • Distance: 232.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Saitama, Japan and Honshū Island, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinjuku Station to Okaya hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,800–3,700 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Okaya Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,800 and the journey takes 3h 25m. ALPICO Kotsu also services this route hourly.

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