There are 4 ways to get from Ōishida to Akita by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shinjo to Akitatrain Oouhonsen
5h 28m¥2,606–3,413Drive 160.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Ōishida to Akitacar 160.1 km
2h 14m¥2,435–3,517Bus
- Take the bus from Obanazawa Machiai-jo to Sendaibus Shinjo / ...
- Take the bus from Sendai to Akitabus
7h 34m¥5,666–6,783Train via Fukushima
- Take the train from Oishida to Fukushimatrain
- Take the train from Fukushima to Sendaitrain
- Take the train from Sendai to Akitatrain
5h 54m¥7,310–9,970
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ōishida to Akita is to drive which costs ¥2400 - ¥3600 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Ōishida to Akita is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3600.
No, there is no direct bus from Ōishida to Akita. However, there are services departing from Jr大石田駅 and arriving at Akita via Obanazawa Machiai-jo and Sendai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Ōishida to Akita. However, there are services departing from Shinjo and arriving at Akita via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Ōishida and Akita is 177 km. The road distance is 160.1 km.
The best way to get from Ōishida to Akita without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3500.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Ōishida to Akita, including transfers.
Ōishida to Akita bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Obanazawa Machiai-jo station.
Ōishida to Akita train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Oishida station.
The best way to get from Ōishida to Akita is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥7000 and takes 7h 34m.
What companies run services between Ōishida, Japan and Akita, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinjo to Akita once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,200–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jr大石田駅 to Akita via Obanazawa Machiai-jo and Sendai in around 7h 34m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjo to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–2,900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Oishida to Fukushima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Fukushima to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Sendai to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–6,000
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Obanazawa Machiai-jo to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–2,200
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.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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Booking & Getting There
Ōishida to Akita bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Sendai station.
Ōishida to Akita train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Fukushima station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ōishida to Akita is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Ōishida to Akita.
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