There are 3 ways to get from Sendai to Kamaishi by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center to Kamaishi Eki-Maebus
3h 11m¥3,300Drive 180.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Sendai to Kamaishicar 180.2 km
2h 43m¥3,130–4,521Train
- Take the train from Sendai to Shin-Hanamakitrain Yamabiko
- Take the train from Shin-Hanamaki to Kamaishitrain [16593] JR Kamaishi / ...
3h 48m¥3,259–4,361
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Kamaishi is to bus which costs ¥3300 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Sendai to Kamaishi is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center and arriving at Kamaishi Eki-Mae. Services depart once daily, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Kamaishi. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Kamaishi via Shin-Hanamaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Sendai and Kamaishi is 180 km. The road distance is 180.2 km.
The best way to get from Sendai to Kamaishi without a car is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥3300.
The bus from Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center to Kamaishi Eki-Mae takes 3h 11m including transfers and departs once daily.
Sendai to Kamaishi bus services, operated by Miyako Kotsu, depart from Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center station.
Sendai to Kamaishi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sendai station.
The best way to get from Sendai to Kamaishi is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3200 - ¥4400 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Sendai, Japan and Kamaishi, Japan?
Miyako Kotsu operates a bus from Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center to Kamaishi Eki-Mae once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,300 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sendai to Kamaishi via Shin-Hanamaki in around 3h 48m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Sendai to Shin-Hanamaki
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shin-Hanamaki to Kamaishi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- miyakou.co.jp
Bus from Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center to Kamaishi Eki-Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300
- Schedules at
- miyakou.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Sendai to Kamaishi bus services, operated by Miyako Kotsu, arrive at Kamaishi Eki-Mae station.
Sendai to Kamaishi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Hanamaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Kamaishi is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Sendai to Kamaishi.
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