There are 3 ways to get from Lancaster to Beacon by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station 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
7h 53m$122–192Drive 179.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lancaster to Beaconcar 179.4 mi
4h 2m$33–48Bus
- 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
11h 40m$65–125
Lancaster to Beacon by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Beacon is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Beacon is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster station to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Queen St. Station and arriving at Beekman St & High St via Harrisburg Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster station to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station and arriving at Beacon via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Croton-Harmon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Lancaster and Beacon is 257 miles. The road distance is 180.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Beacon without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Lancaster to Beacon, including transfers.
Lancaster to Beacon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Lancaster to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Beacon is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 11h 40m.
What companies run services between Lancaster, PA, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from W. Walnut & N. Mary St. to Beacon via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Croton-Harmon in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queen St. Station to Beekman St & High St via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, Harrisburg, Harrisburg Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 11h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Croton-Harmon to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–12
- Peak
- $14–16
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
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Lancaster to Beacon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Lancaster to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Beacon is 180 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Lancaster to Beacon.
There are 127+ hotels available in Beacon.