What is the cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Sugamo?

The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Sugamo is to bus which costs ¥85 - ¥120 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Sugamo?

The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Sugamo is to train which takes 9 min and costs ¥130 - ¥260.

Is there a direct bus between Shinjuku and Sugamo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 大久保通り and arriving at 池袋サンシャインシティ. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct train between Shinjuku and Sugamo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 新大久保 Shin-Ōkubo and arriving at 大塚 Ōtsuka. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Shinjuku to Sugamo?

The distance between Shinjuku and Sugamo is 5 km.

How do I travel from Shinjuku to Sugamo without a car?

The best way to get from Shinjuku to Sugamo without a car is to train which takes 9 min and costs ¥130 - ¥260.

How long does it take to get from Shinjuku to Sugamo?

The train from 新大久保 Shin-Ōkubo to 大塚 Ōtsuka takes 9 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Shinjuku to Sugamo bus from?

Shinjuku to Sugamo bus services, operated by Toei Bus, depart from 大久保通り station.

Where do I catch the Shinjuku to Sugamo train from?

Shinjuku to Sugamo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 新大久保 Shin-Ōkubo station.

Train or bus from Shinjuku to Sugamo?

The best way to get from Shinjuku to Sugamo is to train which takes 9 min and costs ¥130 - ¥260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥85 - ¥120 and takes 27 min.

Where does the Shinjuku to Sugamo bus arrive?

Shinjuku to Sugamo bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 池袋サンシャインシティ station.

Where does the Shinjuku to Sugamo train arrive?

Shinjuku to Sugamo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 大塚 Ōtsuka station.

Where can I stay near Sugamo?

There are 12631+ hotels available in Sugamo.

Shinjuku to Sugamo - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, foot, and subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Shinjuku to Sugamo by train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 新大久保 Shin-Ōkubo to 大塚 Ōtsukatrain Jy / ...
9 min
¥130–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 大久保通り to 池袋サンシャインシティbus 池８６
27 min
¥85–120
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shinjuku to Sugamotaxi 6.3 km
9 min
¥3,400–4,100
Walk
1. Take the walk from Shinjuku to Sugamowalk 6.1 km
1h 13m
Subway
1. Take the subway from 新宿三丁目 Shinjuku-sanchome to 新大塚 Shin-otsukasubway M
31 min
¥210–260

Shinjuku to Sugamo by train

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Distance: 5.4 km
Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Shinjuku, Japan and Sugamo, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from 新大久保 Shin-Ōkubo to 大塚 Ōtsuka every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥130–260 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 大久保通り to 池袋サンシャインシティ hourly. Tickets cost ¥210 and the journey takes 27 min. Willer Express also services this route once daily.

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