The average train between East Rockaway and Beacon takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is an hourly train service from East Rockaway to Beacon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between East Rockaway and Beacon. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from East Rockaway is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Beacon at 1:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Jamaica and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 11m • 2 changes


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3h 11m • 2 changes


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2h 25m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from East Rockaway to Beacon. However, there are services departing from East Rockaway station and arriving at Beacon station via Beacon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
East Rockaway to Beacon train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
East Rockaway to Beacon train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Beacon station.
The distance between East Rockaway and Beacon is 99.3 km. The road distance is 126 km.
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon hourly. Tickets cost $16–25 and the journey takes 1h 23m.