The average train between Montclair State University and Beacon Station takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Montclair State University to Beacon Station. 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 every 3 hours between Montclair State University and Beacon Station. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montclair State University is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Beacon Station at 1:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Montclair Heights and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Montclair State University to Beacon Station? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Montclair State University to Beacon Station. However, there are services departing from Montclair State University station and arriving at Beacon Station station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Montclair State University to Beacon Station train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Montclair Heights station.
Montclair State University to Beacon Station train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Beacon station.
The distance between Montclair State University and Beacon Station is 74 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a vehicle from Montclair State University to Beacon Station via Montclair Heights, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon, and Beacon in around 3h 30m.