How to get from Shinjuku to Kitashinjuku by bus?

From Shinjuku to Kitashinjuku by bus

Take one direct bus from Shinjuku to Kitashinjuku in Nakano Ward: take the Shuku 08 bus from Shinjuku Station West Exit station to Okubo Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 13 min. The bus schedule from Shinjuku may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Kitashinjuku on the Moovit app.

13min
Walk to bus station
Bus - Shuku 08Shuku 08
Walk to Kitashinjuku
Leaves from Shinjuku Station West Exit

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shinjuku Station West Exit
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - Shuku 08Shuku 08
    Wait for bus
    Shuku 08
    Nakano Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Okubo Station
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to Kitashinjuku
    Walk to
    Kitashinjuku
    380 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Shinjuku to Kitashinjuku by metro

Take one direct metro from Shinjuku to Kitashinjuku in Nakano Ward: take the Chuo-Sobu Local Line metro from Shinjuku station to Okubo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 min. The bus schedule from Shinjuku may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Kitashinjuku on the Moovit app.

16min
Walk to metro station
Metro - Chuo-Sobu Local Line
Walk to Kitashinjuku
Leaves from Shinjuku

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shinjuku
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Metro - Chuo-Sobu Local Line
    Wait for metro
    Chuo-Sobu Local Line
    Mitaka [Local]
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Okubo
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to Kitashinjuku
    Walk to
    Kitashinjuku
    470 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Shinjuku to Kitashinjuku

The distance between Shinjuku, Nakano Ward and Kitashinjuku, Nakano Ward is approximately 1.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 13 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Shinjuku to Kitashinjuku by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Nakano Ward – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Shinjuku to Kitashinjuku

To check the bus schedule from Shinjuku to Kitashinjuku using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Shinjuku) and destination (Kitashinjuku), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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From Shinjuku to Kitashinjuku by metro

Take one direct metro from Shinjuku to Kitashinjuku in Nakano Ward: take the Chuo-Sobu Local Line metro from Shinjuku station to Okubo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 min. The bus schedule from Shinjuku may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Kitashinjuku on the Moovit app.

16min
Walk to metro station
Metro - Chuo-Sobu Local Line
Walk to Kitashinjuku
Leaves from Shinjuku

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shinjuku
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Metro - Chuo-Sobu Local Line
    Wait for metro
    Chuo-Sobu Local Line
    Mitaka [Local]
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Okubo
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to Kitashinjuku
    Walk to
    Kitashinjuku
    470 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Kitashinjuku?

    The fastest way takes 13 minutes, using Bus line Shuku 08.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Shinjuku to Kitashinjuku?

    The alternative route takes 16 minutes, using Metro line Chuo-Sobu Local Line.

  • Is there a direct bus between Shinjuku and Kitashinjuku in Nakano Ward?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Shinjuku to Kitashinjuku in Nakano Ward in 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Shinjuku to Kitashinjuku in Nakano Ward?

    The Shuku 08 bus line goes from Shinjuku Station West Exit station near Shinjuku to Nakano Station station near Kitashinjuku in Nakano Ward.

  • How long does it take to travel from Shinjuku to Kitashinjuku in Nakano Ward by bus?

    The total travel time between Shinjuku and Kitashinjuku in Nakano Ward by bus is about 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Shinjuku to get to Kitashinjuku in Nakano Ward?

    Get on the Shuku 08 bus from the Shinjuku Station West Exit stop near Shinjuku in Nakano Ward.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Shinjuku and Kitashinjuku in Nakano Ward?

    Get off the bus at the Nakano Station stop, which is closest to Kitashinjuku in Nakano Ward.

  • When is the first metro from Shinjuku to Kitashinjuku in Nakano Ward?

    The first metro from Shinjuku to Kitashinjuku in Nakano Ward is Chiba - Mitaka. It leaves the Shinjuku station at 9:08 AM.

  • When is the last bus from Shinjuku to Kitashinjuku in Nakano Ward?

    The last bus from Shinjuku to Kitashinjuku in Nakano Ward is the Shinjuku Station West Exit to Nakano Station line. It leaves the Shinjuku Station West Exit stop at 4:46 PM.

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