There are 6 ways to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Tsuruoka by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sendai Station to Shonai Kanko Bussankobus
3h 59m¥3,944–4,976Bus via Yamagata
cheapest- Take the bus from Sendai Airport to Yamagata Kencho-maebus Yamagata
- Take the bus from Kenchomae to Shonai Kanko Bussankobus From Yamagata via Esmorl to Sakata / ...
4h 16m¥2,572–4,400Train
- Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Uzenchitosetrain
- Take the train from Uzenchitose to Shinjotrain
- Take the train from Shinjo to Amarumetrain
6h 56m¥3,354–4,566Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sendai-SDJ to Tsuruoka153.1 km
2h 22mDrive 153.1 km
- Drive from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Tsuruokacar 153.1 km
2h 22m¥2,654–3,833Bus via S-mall Bus terminal
- Take the bus from Sendai eki mae to S-mall Bus terminalbus From Sendaiekimael to Sakata Syoukoubustermina
4h 10m¥2,744–3,476
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Tsuruoka is to bus via S-mall Bus terminal which costs ¥2700 - ¥3500 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Tsuruoka is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Sendai Airport (SDJ) station to Tsuruoka. However, there are services departing from Sendai Station and arriving at Shonai Kanko Bussanko via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Tsuruoka. However, there are services departing from Sendai Airport and arriving at Tsuruoka via Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), Uzenchitose, Shinjo and Amarume. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Sendai Airport (SDJ) and Tsuruoka is 169 km. The road distance is 153.1 km.
The best way to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Tsuruoka without a car is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs ¥3900 - ¥5000.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Tsuruoka, including transfers.
Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Tsuruoka bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, depart from Sendai Station.
Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Tsuruoka 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 Tsuruoka is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs ¥3900 - ¥5000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3300 - ¥4600 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Sendai Airport (SDJ), Japan and Tsuruoka, Japan?
Shonai Kotsu operates a bus from Sendai Station to Shonai Kanko Bussanko every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,400 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Miyako Kotsu also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sendai Airport to Tsuruoka via Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), Uzenchitose, Shinjo, and Amarume in around 6h 56m.
- 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 Amarume
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from Sendai Station to Shonai Kanko Bussanko
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from Sendai eki mae to S-mall Bus terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–3,400
- Schedules at
- Shonai Kotsu
Bus from Kenchomae to Shonai Kanko Bussanko
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
- Website
- miyakou.co.jp
Bus from Sendai Station to Shonai Kanko Bussanko
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300
- Schedules at
- miyakou.co.jp
- Website
- Yamako Bus
Bus from Sendai eki mae to S-mall Bus terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–2,800
- Schedules at
- Yamako Bus
Bus from Sendai Airport to Yamagata Kencho-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,600
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
Bus from Kenchomae to Shonai Kanko Bussanko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,100
- Schedules at
- Yamako Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sendai-SDJ to Tsuruoka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Tsuruoka bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, arrive at Shonai Kanko Bussanko station.
Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Tsuruoka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Uzenchitose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Tsuruoka is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Tsuruoka.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sendai Airport (SDJ) and Tsuruoka. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.