There are 5 ways to get from Yamagata to Oga by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendaibus
- Take the train from Sendai to Akitatrain
- Take the train from Akita to Oga(Akita)train
6h 13m¥5,824–7,996Train
cheapest- Take the train from Yamagata to Shinjotrain [17074] Jr Yamagata
- Take the train from Shinjo to Akitatrain [17146] Jr Ou
6h 36m¥3,826–5,074Bus, train via Sakata
- Take the bus from Kenchomae to Sakata Shoko BTbus From Yamagata via Esmorl to Sakata / ...
- Take the train from Sakata(Yamagata) to Akitatrain [186385] Ltd. Exp Inaho 1 / ...
6h 47m¥4,950–5,800Drive 237.1 km
- Drive from Yamagata to Ogacar 237.1 km
3h 14m¥4,113–5,940Bus
- Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendaibus Yamagata / ...
- Take the bus from Sendai to Akitabus
7h 21m¥6,024–6,496
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yamagata to Oga is to train which costs ¥3800 - ¥5500 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Yamagata to Oga is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs ¥4100 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Yamagata to Oga. However, there are services departing from Yamagata Kencho-mae and arriving at Akita via Sendai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Yamagata to Oga. However, there are services departing from Yamagata and arriving at Oga(Akita) via Shinjo and Akita. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Yamagata and Oga is 394 km. The road distance is 237.1 km.
The best way to get from Yamagata to Oga without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 13m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8000.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Yamagata to Oga, including transfers.
Yamagata to Oga bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Yamagata Kencho-mae station.
Yamagata to Oga train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Yamagata station.
The best way to get from Yamagata to Oga is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥6500 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Yamagata, Japan and Oga, Akita, Japan?
You can take a train from Yamagata to Oga(Akita) via Shinjo and Akita in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Oga(Akita) via Sendai, Akita, and Akita in around 7h 21m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Sendai to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–6,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Akita to Oga(Akita)
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Sakata(Yamagata) to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Yamagata to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjo to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–2,900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
Bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
- Website
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from Kenchomae to Sakata Shoko BT
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Sendai to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Yamagata to Oga bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Sendai station.
Yamagata to Oga train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinjo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata to Oga is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Yamagata to Oga.
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