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How to get fromBeacon to Lancasterby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Beacon to Lancaster by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Hudson
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    8h 6m
    $74–153

  2. Drive 179.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Beacon to Lancastercar car 179.5 mi
    4h 3m
    $33–48

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus ShortLine Hudson
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0410 / ...
    10h 43m
    $49–111

  4. Train via Ossining

    1. Take the train from Beacon to Croton-Harmontrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 32m
    $75–157

Beacon to Lancaster by train, foot, and bus

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

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 Grand Central Terminal, 5 Av/W 41 St, 7 Av/ W 36 St, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 8h 6m. 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 43m.

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