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How to get fromYamagata to Zaōby train, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Yamagata to Shinjotrain train
    2. Take the train from Shinjo to Mitsusekitrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mitsuseki to Zaōtaxi taxi
    3h 51m
    ¥12,826–17,474

  2. Drive 151 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Yamagata to Zaōcar car 151 km
    2h 15m
    ¥2,621–3,785

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Hirose dori Ichiban-chobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hirose-dori Ichibancho to Yamauchi BSbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Yamauchi BS to Zaōtaxi taxi
    5h 13m
    ¥17,055–20,272

  4. Train, taxi via 県庁前

    1. Take the train from Yamagata to Shinjotrain train
    2. Take the train from Shinjo to Mitsusekitrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mitsuseki to Zaōtaxi taxi
    4h 55m
    ¥12,853–17,566

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 153.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Yamagata, Japan and Zaō, Akita, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Yamagata to Zaō. However, you can take the train to Shinjo, take the train to Mitsuseki, then take the taxi to Zaō. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Hirose dori Ichiban-cho, take the bus to Yamauchi BS, then take the taxi to Zaō.

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