There are 3 ways to get from Machida to Hakuba by train, night bus, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Machida to Hakuba is to train which costs ¥3800 - ¥5500 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Machida to Hakuba is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Machida to Hakuba. However, there are services departing from YCAT Yokohama City Air Terminal and arriving at Happo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Machida to Hakuba. However, there are services departing from Machida and arriving at Hakuba via Hachioji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Machida and Hakuba is 262 km. The road distance is 249.2 km.
The best way to get from Machida to Hakuba without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Machida to Hakuba, including transfers.
Machida to Hakuba bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, depart from YCAT Yokohama City Air Terminal station.
Machida to Hakuba train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Hachioji station.
Machida to Hakuba bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, arrive at Happo station.
What companies run services between Machida, Japan and Hakuba, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Hachioji to Hakuba 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,500–4,600 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, JAMJAM LINER operates a vehicle from YCAT Yokohama City Air Terminal to Happo once daily. Tickets cost ¥9,000 and the journey takes 8h 5m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Hachioji to Hakuba
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,600
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Night bus from YCAT Yokohama City Air Terminal to Happo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥9,000
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
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Machida to Hakuba train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hakuba station.
Yes, the driving distance between Machida to Hakuba is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Machida to Hakuba.
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