There are 7 ways to get from Alfred to Beacon by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train via Albany
best- Take the bus from Hornell to Rochesterbus
- Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 55m$104–432Drive 258.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alfred to Beaconcar 258.1 mi
4h 59m$45–64Bus
- Take the bus from Hornell to Binghamtonbus
- Take the bus from Binghamton ShortLine Terminal to Monticello ShortLine Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Monticello ShortLine Terminal to Railroad Ave - Middletown Terminalbus
11h 7m$52–146Bus, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Take the bus from Hornell to Rochesterbus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacontrain
8h 3m$151–754Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hornell to Rochesterbus Adt N948-D / ...
- Take the train from Rochester to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
10h 59m$96–292Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Hornell to Binghamtonbus
- Take the bus from Binghamton, Ny to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 325 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Centerbus
11h 50m$71–170Bus, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Hornell to Rochesterbus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ROC - JFK
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain
8h 12m$118–456
Alfred to Beacon by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alfred to Beacon is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Alfred to Beacon is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Alfred to Beacon. However, there are services departing from W University St & N Main St and arriving at Beekman St & High St via Hornell, Binghamton ShortLine Terminal, Monticello ShortLine Terminal, Railroad Ave - Middletown Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
The distance between Alfred and Beacon is 395 miles. The road distance is 259.6 miles.
The best way to get from Alfred to Beacon without a car is to bus and train via Albany which takes 10h 55m and costs $100 - $440.
It takes approximately 10h 55m to get from Alfred to Beacon, including transfers.
Alfred to Beacon bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Hornell station.
Alfred to Beacon bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Binghamton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alfred to Beacon is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Alfred to Beacon.
There are 128+ hotels available in Beacon.
What companies run services between Alfred, NY, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from W University St & N Main St to Beekman St & High St via Hornell, Binghamton ShortLine Terminal, Monticello ShortLine Terminal, Railroad Ave - Middletown Terminal, and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 11h 7m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–210
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $60–150
- Business
- $95–200
- Business Plus
- $100–210
- Economy
- $65–160
- Economy Plus
- $75–160
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $18–65
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $20–75
- Economy Plus
- $22–80
Train from Rochester to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $75–190
- Business
- $110–220
- Business Plus
- $120–240
- Economy
- $85–190
- Economy Plus
- $95–200
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–18
- Peak
- $21–24
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $16–19
- Peak
- $22–25
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Hornell to Rochester
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–42
Bus from Hornell to Binghamton
- Saver
- $24–70
- Flexible
- $45–75
Bus from Hornell to Rochester
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–42
Bus from Hornell to Rochester
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–42
Bus from Hornell to Binghamton
- Saver
- $24–70
- Flexible
- $45–75
Bus from Binghamton, Ny to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $30–110
- Flexible
- $60–110
Bus from Hornell to Rochester
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–42
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Binghamton ShortLine Terminal to Monticello ShortLine Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
Bus from Monticello ShortLine Terminal to Railroad Ave - Middletown Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $6–13
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Binghamton, Ny to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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