There are 4 ways to get from Asbury Park to Beacon by bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Asbury Park, NJ - Cookman & Grand to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Shore Points: To PABT
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain Hudson
4h 9m$56–85Drive 111.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Asbury Park to Beaconcar 111.7 mi
2h 14m$20–29Line 832 bus, train
- Take the bus from Asbury Ave At Main St to Red Bank Rail Stationbus 832
- Take the train from Red Bank to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain
4h 47m$25–58Train
- Take the train from Long Branch to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Beacontrain
4h 52m$32–78
Asbury Park to Beacon by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Asbury Park to Beacon is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Asbury Park to Beacon is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct train from Asbury Park to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Asbury Park and arriving at Beacon via Long Branch, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Croton-Harmon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Asbury Park and Beacon is 173 miles. The road distance is 112.4 miles.
The best way to get from Asbury Park to Beacon without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 9m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Asbury Park to Beacon, including transfers.
Asbury Park to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Long Branch station.
Asbury Park to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Asbury Park to Beacon is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Asbury Park to Beacon.
There are 126+ hotels available in Beacon.
What companies run services between Asbury Park, NJ, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Asbury Park to Beacon via Long Branch, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Croton-Harmon in around 4h 52m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $16–19
- Peak
- $22–25
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $16–19
- Peak
- $22–25
Train from Croton-Harmon to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–12
- Peak
- $14–16
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Red Bank to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–22
Train from Long Branch to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–23
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 201-420-7000
- Website
- Academy Bus
Bus from Asbury Park, NJ - Cookman & Grand to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Academy Bus
- Schedules at
- Academy Bus
- Adult cash ticket
- $35–55
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Asbury Ave At Main St to Red Bank Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–9
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