There are 3 ways to get from Montclair State University to Beacon Station by bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Montclair State University to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 191
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain Hudson
2h 38m$27–57Drive 56.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Montclair State University to Beacon Stationcar 56.6 mi
1h 11m$11–15Train
- Take the train from Montclair Heights to New York 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
3h 30m$22–51
Montclair State University to Beacon Station by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montclair State University to Beacon Station is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Montclair State University to Beacon Station is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct train from Montclair State University to Beacon Station. However, there are services departing from Montclair Heights and arriving at Beacon via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Croton-Harmon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Montclair State University and Beacon Station is 121 miles. The road distance is 56.9 miles.
The best way to get from Montclair State University to Beacon Station without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 38m and costs $26 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Montclair State University to Beacon Station, including transfers.
Montclair State University to Beacon Station train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Montclair Heights station.
Montclair State University to Beacon Station train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montclair State University to Beacon Station is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Montclair State University to Beacon Station.
There are 123+ hotels available in Beacon Station.
What companies run services between Montclair State University, NJ, USA and Beacon Station, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Montclair State University to Beacon Station via Montclair Heights, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon, and Beacon in around 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- 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
Train from Croton-Harmon to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–12
- Peak
- $14–16
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Montclair Heights to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–13
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Montclair State University to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–24
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–24
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