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How to get fromZao Onsen to Hachimantaiby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Zao Onsen to Hachimantai by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal to Sendai Station East exitbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sendai to Moriokatrain train
    3. Take the train from Morioka to Higashiobuketrain train
    4h 44m
    ¥4,046–5,700

  2. Bus, train via Yamagata

    1. Take the bus from 蔵王温泉バスターミナル to 山形駅前bus bus C2
    2. Take the train from Yamagata to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train train
    3. Take the train from Sendai to Moriokatrain train
    6h 8m
    ¥4,151–5,540

  3. Drive 270.6 km

    1. Drive from Zao Onsen to Hachimantaicar car 270.6 km
    3h 20m
    ¥4,704–6,795

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Hirose dori Ichiban-chobus bus Yamagata / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hirosedori Ichibancho to Moriokabus bus
    6h 34m
    ¥4,893–5,430

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Yamagata to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train train [16173] JR Senzan / ...
    2. Take the train from Sendai to Moriokatrain train Yamabiko
    6h 35m
    ¥4,151–5,540

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  • Distance: 271 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Zao Onsen, Japan and Hachimantai, Iwate, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Zao Onsen to Higashiobuke via 蔵王温泉バスターミナル, 山交ビル, Yamagata Yamako Bldg, Hirosedori Ichibancho, Morioka, and Morioka in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Zao Onsen to Higashiobuke via 蔵王温泉バスターミナル, 山形駅前, Yamagata, Sendai, and Morioka in around 6h 35m.

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