There are 6 ways to get from Burlington to Beacon by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Burlington to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Ethan Allen Express
6h 37m$85–168Drive 230.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burlington to Beaconcar 230.4 mi
5h 1m$43–61Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminalbus 7
- Take the bus from Albany to Newburghbus Adt A515 / ...
8h 30m$51–100Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BTV - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacontrain
4h 59m$94–583Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BTV - JFK
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain
5h 13m$76–344Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BTV - EWR
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Beacontrain
6h 7m$510–1,767
Burlington to Beacon by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burlington to Beacon is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Burlington to Beacon is to fly and train which takes 4h 59m and costs $90 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Burlington to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Center Burlington and arriving at Beekman St & High St via Albany and Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Burlington to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Burlington and arriving at Beacon via Poughkeepsie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Burlington and Beacon is 253 miles. The road distance is 231.8 miles.
The best way to get from Burlington to Beacon without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Burlington to Beacon, including transfers.
Burlington to Beacon bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, depart from Downtown Transit Center Burlington station.
Burlington to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Burlington station.
The best way to get from Burlington to Beacon is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 8h 30m.
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 $75–160 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Burlington International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Burlington to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–18
- Peak
- $21–24
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $16–19
- Peak
- $22–25
Train from Croton-Harmon to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–12
- Peak
- $14–16
- Phone
- +1 844- 888-7267
- [email protected]
- Website
- vttranslines.com
Bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- https://vttranslines.com
- Book at
- https://vttranslines.com/buy-tickets-now/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Albany to Newburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
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More Questions & Answers
Burlington to Beacon bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, arrive at Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal station.
Burlington to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burlington to Beacon is 232 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Burlington to Beacon.
There are 122+ hotels available in Beacon.











