There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Tama Zoological Park by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 立川 Tachikawatrain Jc / ...
- Take the train from 立川北 Tachikawa-Kita to 多摩動物公園 Tama-Dobutsukoentrain Tt
1h 22m¥844–1,238Train via 新宿 Shinjuku
cheapest- Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 南平 Minamidairatrain Ko
2h 2m¥529–704Bus
- 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 54mDrive 39 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Tama Zoological Parkcar 39 km
37 min¥678–980Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tokyo to Tama Zoological Parktaxi 39 km
37 min¥18,000–22,000
Tokyo to Tama Zoological Park by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Tama Zoological Park is to train via 新宿 Shinjuku which costs ¥500 - ¥750 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Tama Zoological Park is to drive which takes 37 min and costs ¥650 - ¥1000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Tama Zoological Park. 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 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Tama Zoological Park. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at 多摩動物公園 Tama-Dobutsukoen via 立川北 Tachikawa-Kita. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Tokyo and Tama Zoological Park is 45 km. The road distance is 39 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Tama Zoological Park without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs ¥800 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Tokyo to Tama Zoological Park, including transfers.
Tokyo to Tama Zoological Park bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Tama Zoological Park train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Tama Zoological Park is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs ¥800 - ¥1300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 54m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Tama Zoological Park, Japan?
You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Tama Zoological Park via 立川 Tachikawa, 立川北 Tachikawa-Kita, and 多摩動物公園 Tama-Dobutsukoen in around 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Tama Zoological Park via Chūōdō Hino, 中央道バス停下, and 高幡不動駅 in around 1h 54m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to 立川 Tachikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- tama-monorail.co.jp
Train from 立川北 Tachikawa-Kita to 多摩動物公園 Tama-Dobutsukoen
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–400
- Schedules at
- tama-monorail.co.jp
- Website
- keio.co.jp
Train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 南平 Minamidaira
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥310–360
- Website
- https://www.keio.co.jp/english/
- 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
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- ¥18,000–22,000
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 Zoological Park bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Chūōdō Hino station.
Tokyo to Tama Zoological Park train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 立川 Tachikawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Tama Zoological Park is 39 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Tokyo to Tama Zoological Park.
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