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How to get fromTachikawa to Tsukubaby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Tachikawa to Tsukuba by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from 西国分寺 Nishi-Kokubunji to 南流山 Minami-Nagareyamatrain train Jm
    2. Take the train from 南流山 Minami-Nagareyama to つくば Tsukubatrain train Tx
    3. Take the bus from つくばセンター to 田中東bus bus Hb
    2h 39m
    ¥1,858–2,592

  2. Drive 102.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tachikawa to Tsukubacar car 102.8 km
    1h 49m
    ¥1,784–2,577

  3. Train, bus via Tokyo

    1. Take the train from Nishi-Tachikawa to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Tsukuba Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from つくばセンター to 大貫bus bus Hb
    3h 22m
    ¥2,063–3,074

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  • Distance: 106.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Tachikawa, Japan and Tsukuba, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Tachikawa to Tsukuba. However, you can take the train to 西国分寺 Nishi-Kokubunji, take the train to 南流山 Minami-Nagareyama, take the train to つくば Tsukuba, walk to つくばセンター, then take the bus to 田中東. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nishi-Tachikawa to 大貫 via Tōkyō Station, Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit, Tsukuba Center, and つくばセンター in around 3h 22m.

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