There are 9 ways to get from Washington DC to Beacon by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union 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
6h 17m$79–177Drive 281 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington DC to Beaconcar 281 mi
5h 22m$52–75Bus, train
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0310 / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain Hudson
7h 55m$56–110Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacontrain
5h 2m$111–686Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Centerbus ShortLine Hudson
8h 58m$78–163Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain
5h 12m$933–1,647Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IAD - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacontrain
5h 41m$80–455Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - 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
6h 9m$941–1,667Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane DCA - HPN
- Take the train from White Plains to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacontrain
7h 4m$109–645
Washington DC to Beacon by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Beacon is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Beacon is to fly and train which takes 5h 2m and costs $110 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Beacon. However, there are services departing from H St NW+Madison Pl NW and arriving at Beekman St & High St via Washington, Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Beacon via Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Croton-Harmon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Washington DC and Beacon is 284 miles. The road distance is 282.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Beacon without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs $75 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Washington DC to Beacon, including transfers.
Washington DC to Beacon bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington DC to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Beacon is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs $75 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 8h 58m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Beacon via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Croton-Harmon in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Beekman St & High St via H St NW+Madison Pl NW, H St NE+Union Station Garage, Washington, New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 8h 58m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Beacon bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington DC to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Beacon is 283 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Washington DC to Beacon.
There are 134+ hotels available in Beacon.


