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How to get fromYamagata to Sadoby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Yamagata to Sado by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry via Niigata

    best
    1. Take the bus from Teppomachi to Nishinobus bus Yamagata / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Niigata to Ryōtsu Portferry ferry
    7h 38m
    ¥9,237–26,480

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 鉄砲町 to 新潟駅前bus bus 山形〜新潟
    2. Take the ferry from Niigata to Ryōtsu Portferry ferry
    8h 12m
    ¥5,163–20,236

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  • Distance: 240.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Yamagata to Sado. However, you can take the bus to Nishino, take the taxi to Niigata, take the ferry to Ryōtsu Port, walk to Ryotsu Port Sado Kisen, then take the bus to Kanai. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 鉄砲町 to Kanai via Niigata station, Sadokisen, Niigata, Ryōtsu Port, and Ryotsu Port Sado Kisen in around 8h 12m.

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