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How to get fromWashington DC to Beaconby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington DC to Beacon by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Beacontrain train
    6h 17m
    $74–167

  2. Drive  281 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington DC to Beaconcar car 281 mi
    5h 22m
    $52–75

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus bus Ppb 8709 / ...
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain train Hudson
    7h 24m
    $76–130

  4. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DCA - LGA
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacontrain train
    5h 7m
    $111–736

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington, DC - Union Station Bus Terminal to New York, NY - 34th Street between 9th Avenue and Dyer Avenuebus bus Washington
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Centerbus bus ShortLine Hudson
    9h 6m
    $103–243

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane DCA - JFK
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain train
    5h 12m
    $933–1,647

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane IAD - LGA
    3. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacontrain train
    5h 39m
    $80–465

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DCA - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Beacontrain train
    6h 12m
    $941–1,667

  9. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane plane DCA - HPN
    2. Take the train from White Plains to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    3. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacontrain train
    6h 59m
    $114–695

Washington DC to Beacon by foot, subway, and train

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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 11 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington, DC - Union Station Bus Terminal, New York, NY - 34th Street between 9th Avenue and Dyer Avenue, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 9h 6m.

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