There are 5 ways to get from Sakata to Shinjō by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Sakata(Yamagata) to Akitatrain Inaho
- Take the train from Akita to Shinjotrain Oouhonsen
5h 18m¥3,790–4,960Drive 52.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Sakata to Shinjōcar 52.8 km
48 min¥804–1,161Bus
- Take the bus from Sakata Shoko BT to Sendai Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sendai to Shinjobus Shinjo / ...
6h 40m¥4,800–6,500Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sakata to Shinjōtaxi 52.8 km
48 min¥28,000–35,000Bus via Sendai
- Take the bus from Sakata Shokou Busterminal to Sendai eki maebus From Syoukoubustermina to Sendaiekimael / ...
- Take the bus from Sendai to Shinjobus Shinjo / ...
6h 46m¥3,000–5,600
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sakata to Shinjō is to drive which costs ¥800 - ¥1200 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Sakata to Shinjō is to drive which takes 48 min and costs ¥800 - ¥1200.
No, there is no direct bus from Sakata to Shinjō. However, there are services departing from Sakata Shoko BT and arriving at Shinjo via Sendai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Sakata to Shinjō. However, there are services departing from Sakata(Yamagata) and arriving at Shinjo via Akita. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Sakata and Shinjō is 255 km. The road distance is 52.8 km.
The best way to get from Sakata to Shinjō without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5000.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Sakata to Shinjō, including transfers.
Sakata to Shinjō bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, depart from Sakata Shoko BT station.
Sakata to Shinjō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sakata(Yamagata) station.
The best way to get from Sakata to Shinjō is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4800 - ¥6500 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Sakata, Japan and Shinjō, Yamagata, Japan?
You can take a train from Sakata(Yamagata) to Shinjo via Akita in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sakata Shoko BT to Shinjo via Sendai Station and Sendai in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Sakata(Yamagata) to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akita to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–2,900
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from Sakata Shoko BT to Sendai Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from Sakata Shokou Busterminal to Sendai eki mae
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–3,400
- Schedules at
- Shonai Kotsu
- Website
- miyakou.co.jp
Bus from Sakata Shoko BT to Sendai Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300
- Schedules at
- miyakou.co.jp
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Sendai to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,200
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
Bus from Sendai to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,200
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- ¥28,000–35,000
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Booking & Getting There
Sakata to Shinjō bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, arrive at Sendai Station.
Sakata to Shinjō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Akita station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sakata to Shinjō is 53 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Sakata to Shinjō.
There are 15+ hotels available in Shinjō.