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Beacon to Short Hills trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Beacon and Short Hills takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Beacon to Short Hills. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 59m
Duration
80 mi
Distance
$34
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Hudson
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Short Hillstrain train Mne / ...
3h 7m
$21–41

Beacon to Short Hills train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Beacon and Short Hills. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Beacon is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Short Hills at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Terminal and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ Transit3h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ Transit2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ Transit3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ Transit3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ Transit3h 25m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Beacon to Short Hills? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Beacon to Short Hills.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 79.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Beacon, NY, USA and Short Hills, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Beacon to Short Hills via Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central-42 St, 42 St-Times Square, and New York Penn Station in around 3h 7m.

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