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How to get fromSendai (Station) to Tsuruokaby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sendai (Station) to Tsuruoka by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sendai Station to Shonai Kanko Bussankobus bus
    2h 35m
    ¥3,400–4,300

  2. Bus via S-mall Bus terminal

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sendai eki mae to S-mall Bus terminalbus bus From Sendaiekimael to Sakata Syoukoubustermina
    2h 49m
    ¥2,200–2,800

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Uzenchitosetrain train
    2. Take the train from Uzenchitose to Shinjotrain train
    3. Take the train from Shinjo to Amarumetrain train
    5h 54m
    ¥2,834–3,799

  4. Drive 136.8 km

    1. Drive from Sendai (Station) to Tsuruokacar car 136.8 km
    2h 11m
    ¥2,376–3,431

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  • Distance: 152.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Sendai (Station), Miyagi, 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(Miyagi/Jr) to Tsuruoka via Uzenchitose, Shinjo, and Amarume in around 5h 54m.

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