There are 5 ways to get from Atlantic City to Beacon by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 319
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain Hudson
4h 33m$38–93Drive 173.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atlantic City to Beaconcar 173.6 mi
3h 35m$32–46Train
- Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At 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
5h 56m$41–662Bus, train via Atlantic City
- Take the bus from Atlantic City to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0300 / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain Hudson
4h 54m$44–80Bus
- Take the bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 319
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Centerbus ShortLine Hudson
6h 9m$35–101
Atlantic City to Beacon by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlantic City to Beacon is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Atlantic City to Beacon is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlantic City to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal and arriving at Beekman St & High St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlantic City to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Atlantic City Rail Terminal and arriving at Beacon via 30th Street Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Croton-Harmon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Atlantic City and Beacon is 227 miles. The road distance is 174.6 miles.
The best way to get from Atlantic City to Beacon without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 33m and costs $35 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Atlantic City to Beacon, including transfers.
Atlantic City to Beacon bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal station.
Atlantic City to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Atlantic City Rail Terminal station.
The best way to get from Atlantic City to Beacon is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs $40 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $110 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Atlantic City, NJ, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to Beacon via 30th Street Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Croton-Harmon in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Beekman St & High St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 6h 9m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–12
- Peak
- $14–16
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $16–19
- Peak
- $22–25
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–25
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–60
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $19–60
Bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–60
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $19–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlantic City to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
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
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More Questions & Answers
Atlantic City to Beacon bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Atlantic City to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlantic City to Beacon is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Atlantic City to Beacon.
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