There are 5 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Beacon by bus, train, rideshare, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Terminal B to Grand Centralbus Newark Airport Express
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain Hudson
2h 55m$41–50Drive 68.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Beaconcar 68.4 mi
1h 32m$13–18Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal B to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminalbus Newark Airport Express
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Centerbus ShortLine Hudson
4h 23m$41–86Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Newark-EWR to Beacon68.4 mi
1h 32mTrain
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- 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 22m$40–66
Newark Airport (EWR) to Beacon by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Beacon is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Beacon is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark Airport (EWR) to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at Beekman St & High St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark Airport (EWR) to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at Beacon via Newark Airport Railroad Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Croton-Harmon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Newark Airport (EWR) and Beacon is 123 miles. The road distance is 68.8 miles.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Beacon without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 55m and costs $40 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Beacon, including transfers.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Beacon bus services, operated by Newark Airport Express, depart from Terminal B station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Airport Railroad Station.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Beacon is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Beacon, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Terminal B to Beekman St & High St via W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Terminal B to Beacon via Newark Airport Railroad Station, Newark Airport Railroad Station, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Croton-Harmon in around 3h 22m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $16–19
- Peak
- $22–25
Train from Croton-Harmon to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–12
- Peak
- $14–16
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912-6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- newarkairportexpress.com
Bus from Terminal B to Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25
- Book at
- https://www.coachusa.com/airport-transportation
- One Way - Adult
- $25
Bus from Terminal B to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25
- Book at
- https://www.coachusa.com/airport-transportation
- One Way - Adult
- $25
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
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
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $15–35
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Newark-EWR to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Newark Airport (EWR) to Beacon bus services, operated by Newark Airport Express, arrive at W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark Airport (EWR) to Beacon is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Beacon.
There are 136+ hotels available in Beacon.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Newark Airport (EWR) and Beacon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












