The average train between Rockville and Beacon takes 6h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Rockville 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 Rockville and Beacon. The earliest departure is at 1:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Rockville is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Beacon at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 6h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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6h 18m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rockville to Beacon? 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 Rockville to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Rockville station and arriving at Beacon station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
Rockville to Beacon train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Rockville to Beacon train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Beacon station.
The distance between Rockville and Beacon is 381.2 km. The road distance is 479 km.
You can take a subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Beacon via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Croton-Harmon in around 6h 34m.