What is the cheapest way to get from Beacon to Jersey City?

The cheapest way to get from Beacon to Jersey City is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Beacon to Jersey City?

The fastest way to get from Beacon to Jersey City is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Beacon and Jersey City?

No, there is no direct bus from Beacon to Jersey City. However, there are services departing from Beekman St & High St and arriving at Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave via Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Beacon and Jersey City?

No, there is no direct train from Beacon to Jersey City. However, there are services departing from Beacon and arriving at Journal Square via 33rd Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Beacon to Jersey City?

The distance between Beacon and Jersey City is 66 miles. The road distance is 64.2 miles.

How do I travel from Beacon to Jersey City without a car?

The best way to get from Beacon to Jersey City without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $20 - $29.

How long does it take to get from Beacon to Jersey City?

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Beacon to Jersey City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beacon to Jersey City bus from?

Beacon to Jersey City bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center station.

Where do I catch the Beacon to Jersey City train from?

Beacon to Jersey City train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Beacon station.

Train or bus from Beacon to Jersey City?

The best way to get from Beacon to Jersey City is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $20 - $29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $60 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Beacon to Jersey City bus arrive?

Beacon to Jersey City bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Beacon to Jersey City train arrive?

Beacon to Jersey City train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.

Can I drive from Beacon to Jersey City?

Yes, the driving distance between Beacon to Jersey City is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Beacon to Jersey City.

Where can I stay near Jersey City?

There are 3775+ hotels available in Jersey City.

Beacon to Jersey City - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Beacon to Jersey City by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
2h 21m
$20–29
Drive 63.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Beacon to Jersey Citycar 63.8 mi
1h 29m
$12–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus ShortLine Hudson
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Avebus 119
3h 45m
$21–56

Beacon to Jersey City by train and foot

204Weekly Services

2h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 65.9 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Beacon, NY, USA and Jersey City, NJ, 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 Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave via Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 45m.

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