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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendaibus bus
    2. Take the train from Sendai to Ichinosekitrain train
    3. Take the train from Ichinoseki to Kesennumatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kesennuma to Jinomoribus bus
    6h 37m

  2. Drive  202.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Yamagata to Ōfunatocar car 202.9 km
    3h 2m
    ¥3,495–5,048

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Yamagata to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train train
    2. Take the train from Sendai to Shin-Hanamakitrain train
    3. Take the train from Shin-Hanamaki to Kamaishitrain train
    7h 44m
    ¥4,192–5,695

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendaibus bus Yamagata / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center to Kamaishi Eki-Maebus bus
    7h 33m
    ¥4,174–4,395

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  • Distance: 241.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Yamagata, Japan and Ōfunato, Iwate, Japan?

You can take a train from Yamagata to Sakari via Sendai, Shin-Hanamaki, and Kamaishi in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Jinomori via Sendai, Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center, Kamaishi Eki-Mae, Kamaishi, Sakari, and Sakari in around 7h 33m.

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