What is the cheapest way to get from Beacon to South Amboy?

The cheapest way to get from Beacon to South Amboy is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Beacon to South Amboy?

The fastest way to get from Beacon to South Amboy is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Beacon and South Amboy?

No, there is no direct bus from Beacon to South Amboy. However, there are services departing from Beekman St & High St and arriving at Sayreville Park & Ride via Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Beacon and South Amboy?

No, there is no direct train from Beacon to South Amboy. However, there are services departing from Beacon and arriving at South Amboy via Grand Central-42 St and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Beacon to South Amboy?

The distance between Beacon and South Amboy is 90 miles. The road distance is 87.3 miles.

How do I travel from Beacon to South Amboy without a car?

The best way to get from Beacon to South Amboy without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $21 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Beacon to South Amboy?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Beacon to South Amboy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beacon to South Amboy bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Beacon to South Amboy train from?

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

Train or bus from Beacon to South Amboy?

The best way to get from Beacon to South Amboy is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $21 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $65 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Beacon to South Amboy bus arrive?

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

Where does the Beacon to South Amboy train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Beacon to South Amboy?

Yes, the driving distance between Beacon to South Amboy is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Beacon to South Amboy.

Where can I stay near South Amboy?

There are 307+ hotels available in South Amboy.

Beacon to South Amboy - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to South Amboytrain Njcl / ...
3h 18m
$21–44
Drive 86.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Beacon to South Amboycar 86.7 mi
1h 47m
$16–23
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 Sayreville Park & Ridebus 131
4h 43m
$23–64
Train via Ossining
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 New York Penn Station to South Amboytrain
3h 53m
$22–53

Beacon to South Amboy by train, subway, and foot

194Weekly Services

3h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 89.1 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Beacon, NY, USA and South Amboy, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Beacon to South Amboy via Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central-42 St, 42 St-Times Square, and New York Penn Station in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beekman St & High St to Sayreville Park & Ride via Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 43m.

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