The average train between Tachikawa and Machida takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. There is an hourly train service from Tachikawa to Machida. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Tachikawa and Machida. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Tachikawa is at 2:01 PM which arrives into Machida at 2:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

43 min • 1 change

44 min • 1 change

42 min • 1 change

40 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Tachikawa to Machida. However, there are services departing from Tachikawa station and arriving at Machida station via 八王子 Hachiōji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
Tachikawa to Machida train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 立川 Tachikawa station.
Tachikawa to Machida train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Machida station.
The distance between Tachikawa and Machida is 20.9 km. The road distance is 29 km.
You can take a train from 立川 Tachikawa to Machida via Hachioji in around 42 min.