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How to get fromBurlington to Beaconby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Burlington to Beacon by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Burlington to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Ethan Allen Express
    6h 38m
    $138–214

  2. Drive  230.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burlington to Beaconcar car 230.4 mi
    4h 59m
    $43–61

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminalbus bus 7
    2. Take the bus from Albany to Newburghbus bus Adt A515-D / ...
    8h 30m
    $51–100

  4. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BTV - LGA
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacontrain train
    5h 5m
    $129–833

  5. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BTV - JFK
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain train
    5h 18m
    $96–474

  6. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BTV - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Beacontrain train
    6h 27m
    $119–544

Burlington to Beacon by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Burlington, VT, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Burlington to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Beekman St & High St via Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal, Albany, Newburgh, and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 8h 30m.

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