How much it cost from Tokyo to Osaka?

Question:

I'm planning of having a trip to Japan early next year. Tentatively I will be visiting Tokyo for several days and meeting my friends at Osaka.
I would like to know if anyone here know what the traveling options available (other than airplane) from Tokyo to Osaka and how much it cost (preferably in USD :P)..

Thank you

Answer:

Airplane is not the best way anyway.

The best way to travel between Tokyo and Osaka is by bullet train "Shinkansen".

The cost of a one way ticket is about 14000yen (approx $179 USD).

If you are traveling within 7 days , then a 7 day JR pass is only 28300yen (approx $363 USD). The JR Pass has to be purchased before you leave Japan (at a travel agency, you can purchase it online).

Alternately you can take an overnight highway bus from Tokyo to Osaka. Of course it's overnight, on a bus so it is longer and a little less comfortable then taking a high speed bullet train.

Tickets can range from 4000-8000 yen (approx $50-100 USD).