There are 3 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Beacon by train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain Hudson
3h 29m$22–53Drive 105.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton Junction to Beaconcar 105.1 mi
2h 10m$20–28Train via Ossining
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. 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 58m$21–57
Princeton Junction to Beacon by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton Junction to Beacon is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton Junction to Beacon is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton Junction to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Princeton Jct. and arriving at Beacon via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Princeton Junction and Beacon is 108 miles. The road distance is 105.7 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton Junction to Beacon without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs $21 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Princeton Junction to Beacon, including transfers.
Princeton Junction to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton Junction to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton Junction to Beacon is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Princeton Junction to Beacon.
There are 104+ hotels available in Beacon.
What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Beacon via Penn Station, Madison Av/E 34 St, Madison Av/E 42 St, and Grand Central Terminal in around 3h 29m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–12
- Peak
- $14–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
- $9–21
- Website
- Amtrak
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