There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Beacon by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
best- Fly from Portland (PWM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane PWM - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacontrain
3h 49m$94–513Drive 291 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Beaconcar 291 mi
5h 13m$54–77Bus, train
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
- Take the train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacontrain
8h 34m$91–784Bus
- Take the bus from City of Portland to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2615
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Centerbus ShortLine Hudson
10h 41m$71–130Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Portland (PWM) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane PWM - JFK
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain
3h 47m$75–327Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Portland (PWM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane PWM - EWR
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Beacontrain
4h 58m$573–2,060Train
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain
- Take the train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacontrain
9h 18m$110–819Bus via Boston
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
- Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Centerbus
10h 44m$77–204
Portland to Beacon by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Beacon is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Beacon is to fly and train which takes 3h 47m and costs $75 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Beacon. However, there are services departing from City of Portland and arriving at Beekman St & High St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Beacon via North Station, Boston, Stamford and 125th Street - Harlem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
The distance between Portland and Beacon is 333 miles. The road distance is 292.7 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Beacon without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 34m and costs $90 - $800.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Portland to Beacon, including transfers.
Portland to Beacon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from City of Portland station.
Portland to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Beacon is to bus which takes 10h 41m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $850 and takes 9h 18m.
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from City of Portland to Beekman St & High St via New York Midtown, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 10h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Beacon via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, Stamford Amtrak Station, Stamford, and 125th Street - Harlem in around 9h 18m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Portland to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Portland to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Portland to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–18
- Peak
- $21–24
Train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–18
- Peak
- $21–24
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
Train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–18
- Peak
- $21–24
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
Train from Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $180–700
Train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $180–700
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $21–45
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $21–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from City of Portland to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $15–35
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $15–35
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Beacon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Portland to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Beacon is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Portland to Beacon.
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