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How to get fromMontclair to Beaconby bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Montclair to Beacon by bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Watchung Ave Station to Grand Central Terminalbus bus Essex Express from NYC
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain train Hudson
    2h 48m
    $46–65

  2. Drive 58.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montclair to Beaconcar car 58.9 mi
    1h 14m
    $11–16

  3. Bus, train via Broad St At Lackawanna Ave

    1. Take the bus from University Ave At Lackawanna Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain train Hudson
    3h 30m
    $28–63

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Beacontrain train
    3h 14m
    $20–48

Montclair to Beacon by bus and train

Calendar199Weekly Services
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 115.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Montclair, NJ, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Watchung Avenue to Beacon via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Croton-Harmon in around 3h 14m.

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