There are 3 ways to get from Long Beach Island to Beacon by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Southern Ocean County Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 319
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain Hudson
4h 12m$78–139Drive 154.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from North Beach Haven to Beaconcar 154.7 mi
3h 14m$29–41Bus
- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 319 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Centerbus ShortLine Hudson
6h 16m$53–121
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Long Beach Island to Beacon is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Long Beach Island to Beacon is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Long Beach Island to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Rt-9 At Beach Ave# and arriving at Beekman St & High St via Toms River Park & Ride, Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Long Beach Island and Beacon is 214 miles. The road distance is 155.6 miles.
The best way to get from Long Beach Island to Beacon without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 12m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Long Beach Island to Beacon, including transfers.
Long Beach Island to Beacon bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Toms River Park & Ride station.
Long Beach Island to Beacon bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Long Beach Island to Beacon is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Long Beach Island to Beacon.
There are 134+ hotels available in Beacon.
What companies run services between Long Beach Island, NJ, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Long Beach Island to Beekman St & High St via Rt-9 At Beach Ave#, Toms River Park & Ride, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 6h 16m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $16–19
- Peak
- $22–25
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Southern Ocean County Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $16–55
Bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $13–45
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