There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Tama by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via 武蔵境 Musashi-Sakai
best- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Musashi-Sakaitrain JC: Chūō·Ōme Line Rapid
- Take the train from 武蔵境 Musashi-Sakai to 是政 Koremasatrain Sw
45 min¥492–638Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Chūōdō Hinobus
- Take the bus from 中央道バス停下 to 高幡不動駅bus 市内線
1h 35mDrive 31.3 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Tamacar 31.3 km
31 min¥544–785Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tokyo to Tamataxi 31.3 km
31 min¥15,000–18,000Train
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 府中本町 Fuchūhommachitrain Jm
1h 47m¥1,500–2,000
Tokyo to Tama by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Tama is to train via 武蔵境 Musashi-Sakai which costs ¥490 - ¥650 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Tama is to drive which takes 31 min and costs ¥500 - ¥800.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Tama. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at 高幡不動駅 via 中央道バス停下. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tōkyō Station station and arriving at 府中本町 Fuchūhommachi. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between Tokyo and Tama is 23 km. The road distance is 31.3 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Tama without a car is to train via 武蔵境 Musashi-Sakai which takes 45 min and costs ¥490 - ¥650.
It takes approximately 45 min to get from Tokyo to Tama, including transfers.
Tokyo to Tama bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Tama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Tama is to train via 武蔵境 Musashi-Sakai which takes 45 min and costs ¥490 - ¥650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 35m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Tama, Tokyo, Japan?
You can take a train from Shinjuku Station to 是政 Koremasa via Musashi-Sakai and 武蔵境 Musashi-Sakai in around 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 聖蹟桜ヶ丘 Seiseki-sakuragaoka via Chūōdō Hino, 中央道バス停下, 高幡不動駅, and 高幡不動 Takahatafudō in around 1h 35m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Shinjuku Station to Musashi-Sakai
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥310–440
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to 府中本町 Fuchūhommachi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-005-712
- Website
- seiburailway.jp
Train from 武蔵境 Musashi-Sakai to 是政 Koremasa
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥180–200
- Website
- https://www.seiburailway.jp/en/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Chūōdō Hino
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥900–2,900
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from 中央道バス停下 to 高幡不動駅
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- keio-bus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- ¥15,000–18,000
Hinomaru
- Phone
- +81 3-3814-1111
- Website
- hinomaru.tokyo
Km Taxi
- Phone
- +81 3-5530-6001
- Website
- km-taxi.tokyo
Tokyo MK Taxi
- Phone
- +81 3-5547-5551
- Website
- tokyomk.com
Tokyo Taxi
- Phone
- +81 3-5758-3630
- Website
- tokyotaxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Tama bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Chūōdō Hino station.
Tokyo to Tama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Musashi-Sakai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Tama is 31 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Tokyo to Tama.
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