There are 4 ways to get from New Jersey to Beacon by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Newark Penn 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
3h 1m$19–564Drive 64.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Beaconcar 64.2 mi
1h 25m$12–17Bus, train
- Take the bus from Terminal C to Grand Centralbus Newark Airport Express
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain Hudson
3h 40m$43–56Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Centerbus ShortLine Hudson
4h 14m$24–78
New Jersey to Beacon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Beacon is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from New Jersey to Beacon is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from New Jersey station to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Beekman St & High St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from New Jersey station to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Beacon via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Croton-Harmon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between New Jersey and Beacon is 68 miles. The road distance is 64.6 miles.
The best way to get from New Jersey to Beacon without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $19 - $600.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from New Jersey to Beacon, including transfers.
New Jersey to Beacon bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
New Jersey to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from New Jersey to Beacon is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $19 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $80 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Beacon via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Croton-Harmon in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Beekman St & High St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 4h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912-6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- newarkairportexpress.com
Bus from Terminal C to Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25
- Book at
- Coach USA
- One Way - Adult
- $25
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More Questions & Answers
New Jersey to Beacon bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
New Jersey to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Jersey to Beacon is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from New Jersey to Beacon.
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