There are 5 ways to get from Wilkes-Barre to Beacon by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Wilkes-Barre
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain Hudson
5h 14m$86–124Drive 116.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wilkes-Barre to Beaconcar 116.6 mi
2h 7m$22–31Bus
- Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Wilkes-Barre
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Centerbus ShortLine Hudson
6h 50m$83–152Bus, train via Arlington Heights
- Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre to Bartonsvillebus
- Take the bus from Bartonsville to New Yorkbus
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacontrain
7h 28m$84–121Bus, train via Manhattan
- Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre to New Yorkbus Eze 11Ampa / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain Hudson
7h 45m$63–91
Wilkes-Barre to Beacon by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wilkes-Barre to Beacon is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Wilkes-Barre to Beacon is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Wilkes-Barre to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Wilkes-Barre and arriving at Beekman St & High St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Wilkes-Barre and Beacon is 234 miles. The road distance is 117.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wilkes-Barre to Beacon without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 14m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Wilkes-Barre to Beacon, including transfers.
Wilkes-Barre to Beacon bus services, operated by Martz Bus, depart from Wilkes-Barre station.
Wilkes-Barre to Beacon bus services, operated by Martz Bus, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilkes-Barre to Beacon is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Wilkes-Barre to Beacon.
There are 136+ hotels available in Beacon.
What companies run services between Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Wilkes-Barre to Beekman St & High St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 6h 50m.
- 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 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
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- martzbus.com
Bus from Wilkes-Barre to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
Bus from Wilkes-Barre to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://martzbus.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
- Phone
- 347-651-1274
- Website
- bustickets.com
Bus from Wilkes-Barre to Bartonsville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.uptownvans.com/partners
Bus from Wilkes-Barre to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.uptownvans.com/partners
- Phone
- 347-651-1274
- Website
- bustickets.com
Bus from Bartonsville to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.uptownvans.com/partners
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