There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco to Beacon by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly San Francisco International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane SFO - JFK
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain
9h 23m$260–495Fly San Francisco International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane SFO - 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
10h 23m$219–878Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain
3d 2h$1,042–2,219Bus
- Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Centerbus
3d 7h$564–1,101Drive 2,910.4 mi
- Drive from San Francisco to Beaconcar 2,910.4 mi
45h 48m$532–768Fly Oakland International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane OAK - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacontrain
11h 19m$304–1,140Fly San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SFO - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street 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
11h 55m$242–1,253Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane SMF - JFK
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain
12h 50m$232–758Train, bus
- Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain
3d 2h$914–1,879
San Francisco to Beacon by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Beacon is to fly and train which costs $210 - $900 and takes 10h 23m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Beacon is to fly and train which takes 9h 23m and costs $260 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Beacon. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Beekman St & High St via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 7h.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Beacon via Richmond, Chicago Union Station and Poughkeepsie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 2h.
The distance between San Francisco and Beacon is 2685 miles. The road distance is 2927.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Beacon without a car is to train which takes 3 days 2h and costs $1,000 - $2,300.
It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from San Francisco to Beacon, including transfers.
San Francisco to Beacon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.
San Francisco to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Beacon is to train which takes 3 days 2h and costs $1,000 - $2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $550 - $1,100 and takes 3 days 7h.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?
You can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Beacon via Richmond, Richmond, Chicago Union Station, Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station, and Poughkeepsie in around 3d 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Beekman St & High St via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 3d 7h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 21m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,200
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–900
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–650
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 9m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–900
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–650
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–450
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–900
- 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 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 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 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 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 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $750–1,600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- 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 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- 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 Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $750–1,600
- 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 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–240
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–600
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.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
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
San Francisco to Beacon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Beacon is 3h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 1:45 AM in San Francisco and 4:45 AM in Beacon.
San Francisco to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Beacon is 2927 miles. It takes approximately 45h 48m to drive from San Francisco to Beacon.
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