There are 5 ways to get from Saratoga Springs to Beacon by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
4h 14m$64–110Drive 122.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saratoga Springs to Beaconcar 122.7 mi
2h 18m$23–33Line 450 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Broadway & Church St to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus 450
- Take the train from Schenectady to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Beacon Post Officebus B / ...
5h 3m$26–174Line 450 bus, line 905 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Broadway & Church St to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus 450
- Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Avbus 905
- Take the bus from Albany to Newburghbus 411
5h 29m$24–64Line 450 bus, train
- Take the bus from Broadway & Church St to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus 450
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 59m$30–314
Saratoga Springs to Beacon by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saratoga Springs to Beacon is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Saratoga Springs to Beacon is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Saratoga Springs to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Broadway & Church St and arriving at Beekman St & High St via Gateway Plaza Mobility Center, Albany and Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Saratoga Springs station to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station and arriving at Beacon via Poughkeepsie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Saratoga Springs and Beacon is 123 miles. The road distance is 123.4 miles.
The best way to get from Saratoga Springs to Beacon without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Saratoga Springs to Beacon, including transfers.
Saratoga Springs to Beacon bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), depart from Broadway & Church St station.
Saratoga Springs to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Saratoga Springs to Beacon is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and line 905 bus and bus, which costs $24 - $65 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Saratoga Springs, NY, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway & Church St to Beekman St & High St via Gateway Plaza Mobility Center, Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Av, Albany, Newburgh, and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 5h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Schenectady to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $23–75
- Business
- $55–150
- Business Plus
- $65–170
- Economy
- $25–85
- Economy Plus
- $28–90
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $18–65
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $20–75
- Economy Plus
- $22–80
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- [email protected]
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from Broadway & Church St to Gateway Plaza Mobility Center
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from Broadway & Church St to Gateway Plaza Mobility Center
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Av
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from Broadway & Church St to Gateway Plaza Mobility Center
- Base fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 845-473-8424
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dutchess County Public Transit
Bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Beacon Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- Dutchess County Public Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Saratoga Springs to Beacon bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), arrive at Gateway Plaza Mobility Center station.
Saratoga Springs to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saratoga Springs to Beacon is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Saratoga Springs to Beacon.
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