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How to get fromBeacon to Jackson Heightsby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Beacon to Jackson Heights by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Hudson
    2h 3m
    $19–31

  2. Drive  64 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Beacon to Jackson Heightscar car 64 mi
    1h 27m
    $12–17

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center to W 58th St & 5th Avebus bus ShortLine Hudson
    2. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 57 St to 81 St/Northern Blvdbus bus Q32
    3h 48m
    $16–40

Beacon to Jackson Heights by train

Calendar187Weekly Trains
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 63 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Beacon, NY, USA and Jackson Heights, NY, USA?

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $16–25 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beekman St & High St to 81 St/Northern Blvd via Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center, W 58th St & 5th Ave, and Madison Av/E 57 St in around 3h 48m.

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