There are 3 ways to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Beacon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain Hudson
1h 23m$16–25Drive 62.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Beaconcar 62.9 mi
1h 25m$12–17Bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Centerbus ShortLine Hudson
2h 53m$17–39
Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Beacon by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Beacon is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Beacon is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Beekman St & High St via Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Beacon. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Grand Central–42nd Street Station and Beacon is 59 miles. The road distance is 63.3 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Beacon without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $16 - $25.
The train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon takes 1h 23m including transfers and departs hourly.
Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Beacon bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Beacon train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Beacon is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $16 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $40 and takes 2h 53m.
What companies run services between Grand Central–42nd Street Station, NY, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon hourly. Tickets cost $16–25 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, Rockland Coaches operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center every 3 hours. Tickets cost $15–35 and the journey takes 1h 42m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $16–19
- Peak
- $22–25
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Beacon bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center station.
Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Beacon train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Beacon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Beacon is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Beacon.
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