What is the cheapest way to get from Beacon to Lancaster?

The cheapest way to get from Beacon to Lancaster is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Beacon to Lancaster?

The fastest way to get from Beacon to Lancaster is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct train between Beacon and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct train from Beacon to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from Beacon and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Beacon to Lancaster?

The distance between Beacon and Lancaster is 257 miles. The road distance is 180.5 miles.

How do I travel from Beacon to Lancaster without a car?

The best way to get from Beacon to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs $120 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Beacon to Lancaster?

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Beacon to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beacon to Lancaster bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Beacon to Lancaster train from?

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

Train or bus from Beacon to Lancaster?

The best way to get from Beacon to Lancaster is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 10h 38m.

Where does the Beacon to Lancaster bus arrive?

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

Where does the Beacon to Lancaster train arrive?

Beacon to Lancaster train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Croton-Harmon station.

Can I drive from Beacon to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Beacon to Lancaster is 181 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Beacon to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 245+ hotels available in Lancaster.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Beacon and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Beacon to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Beekman St & High St and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center, Port Authority Bus Terminal and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.

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There are 3 ways to get from Beacon to Lancaster by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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best
1. Take the train from Beacon to Croton-Harmontrain
2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 14m
$122–193
Drive 179.5 mi
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1. Drive from Beacon to Lancastercar 179.5 mi
4h 3m
$33–48
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 Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
10h 38m
$58–109

Beacon to Lancaster by train and bus

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Distance: 255.7 mi
Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Beacon, NY, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Beacon to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beekman St & High St to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 10h 38m.

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