The average train between Point Pleasant Beach and Beacon takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Point Pleasant Beach to Beacon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Point Pleasant Beach and Beacon. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Point Pleasant Beach is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Beacon at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Long Branch and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 10m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Point Pleasant Beach to Beacon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Point Pleasant Beach to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Long Branch station and arriving at Beacon station via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Point Pleasant Beach to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Long Branch station.
Point Pleasant Beach to Beacon train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Beacon station.
The distance between Point Pleasant Beach and Beacon is 157.3 km. The road distance is 191 km.
You can take a train from Point Pleasant to Beacon via Long Branch, New York Penn Station, 42 St-Times Square, Grand Central-42 St, and Grand Central Terminal in around 4h 52m.