By train
Machida is accessible by the Odakyu Line from Shinjuku, and the JR Yokohama Line between Yokohama and Hachioji.
Machida, a major stop on the Odakyu line, is served by nearly all Odakyu trains out of Shinjuku. The fastest ways to reach Machida from Shinjuku are by the Odakyu Rapid Express å¿«éæ¥è¡, marked with orange text and Express trains æ¥è¡, written in red text. These trains depart frequently, every 10 minutes or less, and reach Machida from Shinjuku in about 29 to 35 minutes ¥360. Slower Semi-Express æºæ¥ or local trains can take about 45 to 55 minutes. Machida is also the first stop on all Limited Express services that run to Hakone. They take about the same time as a Rapid Express, but incur an additional ¥400 surcharge. However, for that price you get your own comfortable seat, similar to those on a bullet train, so reserving a seat on this train especially during rush hour can make your ride a lot more pleasant.
JR Yokohama Line trains make runs to Machida from Hachioji 20-30 minutes, ¥290 and Yokohama 30-40 minutes, ¥380. More frequent trains from Yokohama depart from nearby Higashi-Kanagawa æ±ç¥å¥å· station.
The Yokohama Line offers the best connection from the Tokaido Shinkansen to Machida via Shin-Yokohama station 15-20 minutes, ¥290.
There is no charge for JR trains with the Japan Rail Pass.
By bus
Kanachu and Keio bus companies jointly offer daily services to Machida from Narita and Haneda airports. There is only one service, depending on the time of the day, you may get Kanachu or Keio service.