There are 4 ways to get from Harrisburg to Beacon by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Harrisburg to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- 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$77–161Drive 194.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harrisburg to Beaconcar 194.6 mi
4h 8m$36–52Bus, train
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain Hudson
6h 24m$52–86Bus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Centerbus ShortLine Hudson
8h 55m$53–110
Harrisburg to Beacon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harrisburg to Beacon is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Harrisburg to Beacon is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Harrisburg station to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg Bus Station and arriving at Beekman St & High St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Harrisburg to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg and arriving at Beacon via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Croton-Harmon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Harrisburg and Beacon is 251 miles. The road distance is 195.8 miles.
The best way to get from Harrisburg to Beacon without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Harrisburg to Beacon, including transfers.
Harrisburg to Beacon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Harrisburg to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
The best way to get from Harrisburg to Beacon is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 8h 55m.
What companies run services between Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Harrisburg to Beacon via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Croton-Harmon in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Beekman St & High St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 8h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Croton-Harmon to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–12
- Peak
- $14–16
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
Harrisburg to Beacon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Harrisburg to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harrisburg to Beacon is 196 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Harrisburg to Beacon.
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