There are 3 ways to get from Shinjō to Morioka by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shinjo to Omagaritrain [17146] Jr Ou / ...
- Take the train from Omagari to Moriokatrain Komachi / ...
3h 17m¥2,601–3,546Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjo to Hirosedori Ichibanchobus Shinjo / ...
- Take the bus from Hirosedori Ichibancho to Moriokabus
5h 14m¥4,755–5,500Drive 161.3 km
- Drive from Shinjō to Moriokacar 161.3 km
2h 28m¥2,785–4,022
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shinjō to Morioka is to train which costs ¥2600 - ¥3600 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Shinjō to Morioka is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Shinjō to Morioka. However, there are services departing from Shinjo and arriving at Morioka via Hirosedori Ichibancho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Shinjō to Morioka. However, there are services departing from Shinjo and arriving at Morioka via Omagari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Shinjō and Morioka is 174 km. The road distance is 161.3 km.
The best way to get from Shinjō to Morioka without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3600.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Shinjō to Morioka, including transfers.
Shinjō to Morioka bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Shinjo station.
Shinjō to Morioka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjo station.
The best way to get from Shinjō to Morioka is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4700 - ¥5500 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Shinjō, Yamagata, Japan and Morioka, Japan?
You can take a train from Shinjo to Morioka via Omagari in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shinjo to Morioka via Hirosedori Ichibancho in around 5h 14m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjo to Omagari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omagari to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Shinjo to Hirosedori Ichibancho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,200
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Hirosedori Ichibancho to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Shinjō to Morioka bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Hirosedori Ichibancho station.
Shinjō to Morioka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omagari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shinjō to Morioka is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Shinjō to Morioka.
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