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How to get fromShinjuku to Zaō Stationby train, night bus, car, subway, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Shinjuku to Zaō Station by train, night bus, car, subway, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Yonezawatrain train Tsubasa
    2. Take the train from Yonezawa to Zaotrain train [17043] Jr Yamagata
    4h 48m
    ¥5,120–6,795

  2. Night bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the nightbus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yonezawa Stationnightbus night bus
    2. Take the train from Yonezawa to Zaotrain train [17043] Jr Yamagata
    6h 49m
    ¥4,800–8,350

  3. Night bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Yamagata Station West Gatenightbus night bus Jx851
    6h 31m
    ¥5,720–12,660

  4. Drive 353.4 km

    1. Drive from Shinjuku to Zaō Stationcar car 353.4 km
    4h 12m
    ¥6,118–8,836

  5. Subway, fly to Yamagata Airport

    1. Take the subway from 代々木 Yoyogi to 大門 Daimonsubway subway
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane plane HND - GAJ
    4h 58m
    ¥12,770–18,080

  6. Fly to Sendai Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)plane plane HND - SDJ
    2. Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Yamagatatrain train
    8h 34m
    ¥28,240–83,100

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket¥11,619Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Shinjuku, Japan and Zaō Station, Japan?

You can take a train from 新宿 Shinjuku to Zao via Tōkyō Station and Yonezawa in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, JAMJAM LINER operates a vehicle from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Yamagata Station West Gate once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,200–11,000 and the journey takes 4h 9m.

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