There are 3 ways to get from Beacon to Jersey City by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
2h 21m$20–29Drive 63.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Beacon to Jersey Citycar 63.8 mi
1h 29m$12–17Bus
- Take the bus from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus ShortLine Hudson
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Avebus 119
3h 55m$21–56
Beacon to Jersey City by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Beacon to Jersey City is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Beacon to Jersey City is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $11 - $17.
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 55m.
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.
The distance between Beacon and Jersey City is 66 miles. The road distance is 64.2 miles.
The best way to get from Beacon to Jersey City without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $20 - $29.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Beacon to Jersey City, including transfers.
Beacon to Jersey City bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center station.
Beacon to Jersey City train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Beacon station.
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 55m.
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 55m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- 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 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $13–28
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Booking & Getting There
Beacon to Jersey City bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Beacon to Jersey City train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Beacon to Jersey City is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Beacon to Jersey City.
There are 3717+ hotels available in Jersey City.