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How to get fromYamagata to Jōetsuby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Yamagata to Jōetsu by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Yamagata to Omiya Stationtrain train Tsubasa
    2. Take the train from Omiya Station to Joetsumyokotrain train Hakutaka
    5h 40m
    ¥8,295–10,914

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 鉄砲町 to 新潟駅前bus bus 山形〜新潟
    2. Take the bus from Niigata Eki-Mae to Joetsu IC Tomiokabus bus
    6h 35m
    ¥4,383–6,986

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Teppomachi to Niigatabus bus Yamagata
    2. Take the train from Niigata to Naoetsutrain train [187276] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 2 / ...
    6h 15m
    ¥4,474–6,680

  4. Drive 275 km

    1. Drive from Yamagata to Jōetsucar car 275 km
    3h 43m
    ¥4,772–6,893

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  • Distance: 571 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Yamagata, Japan and Jōetsu, Japan?

You can take a train from Yamagata to Kasugayama via Omiya Station and Joetsumyoko in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 鉄砲町 to Joetsu IC Tomioka via 新潟駅前 and Niigata Eki-Mae in around 6h 35m.

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