There are 5 ways to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Sakata by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sendai Station to Aeon Sakata Minamibus
4h 24m¥3,944–4,976Drive 160.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Sakatacar 160.2 km
2h 24m¥2,760–3,987Train
- Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Uzenchitosetrain
- Take the train from Uzenchitose to Shinjotrain
- Take the train from Shinjo to Sakata(Yamagata)train
6h 24m¥3,194–4,376Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sendai-SDJ to Sakata160.2 km
2h 24mBus via Sakata Shokou Busterminal
- Take the bus from Sendai eki mae to Sakata Shokou Busterminalbus From Sendaiekimael to Sakata Syoukoubustermina
5h¥3,044–3,976
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Sakata is to drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥4000 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Sakata is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000.
No, there is no direct bus from Sendai Airport (SDJ) station to Sakata. However, there are services departing from Sendai Station and arriving at Aeon Sakata Minami via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Sakata. However, there are services departing from Sendai Airport and arriving at Sakata(Yamagata) via Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), Uzenchitose and Shinjo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Sendai Airport (SDJ) and Sakata is 189 km. The road distance is 160.2 km.
The best way to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Sakata without a car is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs ¥3900 - ¥5000.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Sakata, including transfers.
Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Sakata bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, depart from Sendai Station.
Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Sakata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) station.
The best way to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Sakata is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs ¥3900 - ¥5000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3100 - ¥4400 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Sendai Airport (SDJ), Japan and Sakata, Japan?
Shonai Kotsu operates a bus from Sendai Station to Aeon Sakata Minami every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,400 and the journey takes 3h. Miyako Kotsu also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sendai Airport to Sakata(Yamagata) via Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), Uzenchitose, and Shinjo in around 6h 24m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Uzenchitose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Uzenchitose to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjo to Sakata(Yamagata)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from Sendai Station to Aeon Sakata Minami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from Sendai eki mae to Sakata Shokou Busterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–3,400
- Schedules at
- Shonai Kotsu
- Website
- miyakou.co.jp
Bus from Sendai Station to Aeon Sakata Minami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300
- Schedules at
- miyakou.co.jp
- Website
- Yamako Bus
Bus from Sendai eki mae to Sakata Shokou Busterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Schedules at
- Yamako Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sendai-SDJ to Sakata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Sakata bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, arrive at Aeon Sakata Minami station.
Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Sakata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Uzenchitose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Sakata is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Sakata.
There are 49+ hotels available in Sakata.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sendai Airport (SDJ) and Sakata. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.