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Trip Overview

The average train between South Orange and Beacon takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from South Orange 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.

3h 11m
Duration
74 mi
Distance
$30
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from South Orange to New York Penn Stationtrain train Mne
  2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
  3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Beacontrain train
3h 18m
$20–47

South Orange to Beacon train times

Trains run 5 times a day between South Orange and Beacon. The earliest departure is at 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from South Orange is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Beacon at 1:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)3h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)3h 57m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)3h 56m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 36m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)8h 16m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 74.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between South Orange, NJ, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?

You can take a train from South Orange to Beacon via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Croton-Harmon in around 3h 18m.

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